Our Coaches

---

Mike is a 25-year BJJ pro, passionate about the benefits of BJJ. As head coach and founder, Mike encourages the exploration of what BJJ does for the mind, body, and emotions. He has a highly technical style and has spent decades refining his unique approach, utilising techniques to illustrate principles, mechanics, characteristics and systems within BJJ rather than adhering to a standard syllabus.

Tom is a senior educator who believes that self-development and balance cultivate well-being. He's a gentle soul who cares deeply about the health of his community. After practicing martial arts, including Goju Ryu Karate and Taekwondo, for most of his life, he has a unique BJJ teaching style. He offers detailed Rogue BJJ Canberra classes with inquisitive expertise and generous support.

David is a curious and creative BJJ instructor. He has spent his career in BJJ being one of the smallest on the mat, and as a result, his understanding is highly technical, favouring substantial leverage and structure. David is highly motivated, clever, funny and patient. He's generous with his knowledge and seamlessly links principles to techniques in his classes.

Squish is an adored member of our team, owned by Tracey and Mike. An English bulldog, he gets about town by their side and happily greets everybody in the studio, offering presence, play and comfort. He generates smiles everywhere, especially when he sleepily snores during yoga classes. In 2023, he was immortalised as Rogue BJJ Canberra mascot.