Instructors
Qualified instructors, from beginner to advanced.Highly Qualified
At GB WOLVERHAMPTON we pride ourselves on only hiring the best. Our instructors are highly qualified and highly experienced. Each and every one of our instructors are trained to help motivate you and will make sure that your goals are achieved. Our trainers will be with you every step of the way, making sure that your milestones are reached and that you are staying on track.
Upon arrival you will be greeted by our program director or instructor – they will guide you through the facilities and ask you to complete an introduction checklist. Wear loose fitting clothes (joggers/Tshirt) and bring a water bottle and ID – we can provide an *Introduction gi for you to train in during your initial classes. First class is FREE and we usually have monthly offers and discount membership packages available.*subject to availability.
We pride ourselves on only hiring the best. Our instructors are highly qualified and highly experienced and have up-to-date Safeguarding Training & Enhanced DBS. Each and every one of our instructors will make sure that your goals are achieved.
Meet the Instructors
Prof. Nathan Roberts
Multiple IBJJF Champion
International Competitor
Professor Nathan began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Gracie Barra Birmingham in 2005 and received his black belt from Braulio Estima in 2012. He is a highly experienced instructor who has been teaching the gentle art since he was a purple belt.
Nathan also has over a decade of experience as a primary school teacher and is able to bring these skills to the academy, especially to our popular kids classes. Nathan taught the Future Champions Kids classes at GB BIRMINGHAM before teaching GB2 and GB3 classes at the gym. He established the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programme at GB COVENTRY and developed an active competition team.
Nathan is an active international competitor, currently dividing his teaching and training commitments between GB BIRMINGHAM and GB WOLVERHAMPTON.
Lineage : Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Carlos Gracie Jnr > Braulio Estima > Nathan Roberts
Competitive Achievements
IBJJF Champion (GOLD x4) 2011/2015/2017
IBJJF Medalist (BRONZE x3 SILVER x4) 2013/2014/2015/2017
IBJJF European No-Gi Medalist (BRONZE x2) 2013/2017
IBJJF European Medalist (BRONZE) 2012/2016
British No-Gi Champion (GOLD) 2009
British Gi Medalist (SILVER x2) 2009/2013
Gracie Invitational Champion (GOLD) 2009
Hereford Masters Champion 2017
Accolades
Gracia Barra ICP6 2017
GB Birmingham Professor of the Year 2016
GB Birmingham Most Technical Black Belt 2015
GB Birmingham Most Dedicated Black Belt 2014
GB Birmingham Most Technical Purple Belt 2008
Certified IBJJF Black Belt
Certified Gracie Barra Black Belt
Gracie Barra ICP4 2014
Gracie Barra ICP5 2015
Coach Rhys Price
North Open BJJ 247 Champion
Conquer All
Big Rhys began his Jiujitsu journey at Gracie Barra Birmingham in 2015. Training alongside professor Nathan, Rhys has established himself as a prolific competitor and NoGi tactician – probing technique conquers all!
Gaining his purple belt from Braulio Estima in 2017 look out on the international stage for big things from Rhys in the future.
Lineage : Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Carlos Gracie Jnr > Braulio Estima> Nathan Roberts > Rhys Price
Competitive Achievements
Gold Medals
SubZero Summer
N.A.G.A
Manchester BJJ 247
North open BJJ 247
All Star BJJ Pro Spring
All Star BJJ Pro Summer
Leicester shootfighters
SubZero Autumn (Open Weight)
Silver Medals
All Star BJJ Pro Spring
BJJ 24/7 North Open
BJJ 24/7 Manchester
All Star BJJ Pro Summer
SubZero -77kg (elite)
Bronze Medals
BJJ 24/7 Manchester (Open weight)
All Star BJJ Pro Summer
SubZero February
Coach Christian Sayer
British Open Master
Active Competitor
Christian began training Brazilian Jiu-jitsu at Gracie Barra Birmingham in 2007 and is a brown belt under Braulio Estima. An active competitor and teacher, he is also the president and head instructor at the University College London BJJ Society.
Lineage : Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Carlos Gracie Jnr > Braulio Estima > Christian Sayer
Competitive Achievements
British Open Master 1 Brown Light Gold 2016
Roll Models 3 2016 Brown Belt submission only superfight – Draw
British Open Master 1 Purple Feather Silver 2014
Nottingham Open Adult Purple Feather Silver 2013
Hereford Open Adult Purple Feather Bronze 2013
London Open Adult Purple Feather Silver 2012
London Open Adult Purple Absolute Silver 2012