At ACE MMA we want you to be safe and learning from the best. Our Coaching Team have extensive knowledge and experience in Martial Arts as both competitors and coaches.
Head Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Coach
Jordan is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt under East Coast Jiu Jitsu's Renowned black belt Darragh
O'Connail. Jordan is a multiple time British and Irish Open Gold Medallist. He is a submission specialist with over 10 years of experience and has travelled around the world learning from some of the greatest Brazlian Jiu Jitsu Practitioners, such as Marcelo Garcia, John Danaher, Andre Galvao and the Mendes Brothers.
Jordan has also competed successfully in MMA before specialising in BJJ giving him fantastic understanding of both Sport Jiu Jitsu and Grappling for MMA.
Shamsul has over 15 years experience in competing at a professional level and coaching MMA, he is a former top 10 UK Professional Flyweight and is currently Made 4 The Cage Strawweight Champion. Shamsul also has a vast amount of experience in coaching all levels from professional fighters to young children that are new to the sport.
Additionally, Shamsul is a qualified teacher with a BA Hons degree in Education and a Level 3 Personal Trainer with a Level 3 Diploma in Exercises Referral. Shamsul's knowledge, experience and passion has been a significant factor to our exceptional kids program.
Oobie has over 13 years of experience and has won multiple kickboxing tournaments. Oobie is a former undefeated Professional Mixed Martial Artist who retired from competition but continued training and became a coach. He has substantial knowledge and experience in Boxing, Kickboxing and MMA.
Oobie is also the padman of coach and fighter Shaj Haque in preparation for his professional fights.
Navid has over 14 years of experience in Martial Arts, he finished his amateur MMA Career with a 9-1 record winning multiple British titles, however unfortunately due to a serious knee injury he was unable to compete as a Professional. He however continued training, coaching and improving his skills.
Navid has extensive knowledge in nutrition, weight cutting and strength and conditioning. Although not actively competing, Navid is one of the most knowledgeable Martial Artists in the UK.
Womens MMA Coach
Jennie has been involved in Martial Arts for over 10 years. She originally trained kickboxing then later took up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA. She herself lost over 3 stones training Martial Arts and is an inspiration to others. Jennie has fantastic coaching skills which is proven by the outstanding feedback received from her classes.