Introducing our Jiu Jitsu head coach Adam.

Adam is a 2nd degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and Cert 4 qualified Personal Trainer. 

For over a decade Adam has taught Jiu-Jitsu professionally and during this time, had the great opportunity to train alongside some of the most successful competitors and coaches in the sport. 

On top of dedicating the vast majority of his adult life to the martial arts, Adam’s fitness programs have produced multiple national and world champions across Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Karate, Surfing and Rowing. 

Adam also worked with the Department of Education as a Student Learning Support Officer for 9 years. In addition to Extensive work in front line Mental Health, during this time he also developed the fitness classes for local high schools (creator of the ‘Fit 4 Learning’ program) and aided in developing and delivering Indigenous Student boxing programs. 

While also available for Private lessons, you’ll find Adam on the mats at Black Flag teaching Jiu-Jitsu 7 days a week! 

“Jiu-Jitsu has given me everything I’ve ever wanted in life. Confidence, skills, peace of mind and incredible friends. I look forward to sharing this transformative art with our community”

Introducing our MMA / Jiu Jitsu coach Joel.

Joel is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and an Amature MMA and grappling competitor with 12 years experience competing in MMA, Jiu Jitsu, submission grappling, kickboxing and Muay Thai. 

Throughout his martial arts career Joel has fought on numerous well known Australian MMA/kickboxing promotions including XFC Australia, Eternal MMA, Infliction fight series and ACFA. 

In addition Coach Joel also found success competing at a high level in jiu jitsu & submission grappling. His competition resume is lengthy, earning medals at many competitions Australia wide, including the BJJ Australian Open League, QFBJJ, Coffs Coast Invitational, ACFA submission grappling series, Grow strong Invitational and Grappling Industries.

With 8+ years of experience in the security industry Joel also advocates for and commits a major focus on practical self defence training. This has seen him direct numerous defensive tactics & operational self defence workshops for professionals in the security industry, Law enforcement and paramedic fields. 

Joel hopes to shine a light on the importance of regular defensive tactics training for people in high risk and potentially violent professions.

‘I could never fully repay the Jiu Jitsu and MMA community for everything positive the arts have given me in my life. The best I can do is try and share the art to the best of my ability’