Aran's love and years of dedication to BJJ led him into a very well-suited Coach position within our gym. With many years of grappling in both nogi and gi, Aran’s grappling classes are always filled with great techniques and advice on your style of rolling.
Also training in our kickboxing and boxing classes Aran’s a fantastic addition to our team.
"I’ve always loved BJJ, and trained for many years now under one of the top gyms around my area. I’m lucky to be able to learn from a great Coach and pass that knowledge on. It’s something I have a huge passion for.
"I started to coach the grappling classes at Shadowbox Martial Arts while I also trained there to improve my kickboxing and MMA skills in their striking classes. I really fell in love with teaching BJJ, it’s one of the best feelings seeing someone else progress after you help guide them.
"Because I’m around such a high level in my BJJ classes outside the gym, it’s rare I get to see a complete novice turn into being very capable. I think it’s fantastic when a new member walks in, knowing practically nothing when it comes to self-defence, and within a few classes, they understand how to distribute their weight and at least, be more versed to protect themselves.
"After months of committing themselves, you really see a big change. The experienced members that apply the nogi skills to their MMA game massively benefit too. But yeah, to see the progression in their game is very rewarding. We offer a nogi and gi class for all levels. It’s a great facility, really friendly people and a very good quality of teaching. I hit it off with coach Carl and the team pretty fast, Carl’s an easy going lad as is the full team, which really adds to a gym as anyone that trains will tell you."
