Sensei Jacob Parkes
Programmes
- Little Champs BJJ
- Junior BJJ
- Teens BJJ
- Kids MMA
- Kids Japanese JuJitsu
- Fundamentals BJJ
- Intermediate BJJ
- NoGi
- Advanced BJJ
- Adult MMA
- Adult Japanese JuJitsu
- Private Lessons
Belts
- 2nd Dan Black belt in Japanese JiuJitsu
- Purple Belt in BJJ
Bio
I teach both styles and have the availability for private lessons. I started training under the head instructor Patrick when I was 8 and have trained consistently. While at university I took part in Muay Thai training and have some experience in MMA.
I enjoy teaching both adults and kids and I aim to give instruction in bitesize chunks with an emphasis on how and why a technique works, not only focusing on what to do. This is to help you gain a deeper understanding of the discipline to encourage greater improvement in a shorter time. My main focus in teaching and my own training is for personal fitness and self defense for Japanese JiuJitsu and as a hobby and for personal fitness for BJJ, in which I have aspirations to compete again.
I find that the best part of teaching martial arts is watching people grow in their ability and their confidence alongside helping them achieve their own goals for training.
Outside of the gym, I like to play Magic the Gathering and I am always looking for new people to join our community.