‘JUDO’ JIMMY WALLHEAD'
Head Coach
32-11-0
During Jimmys prolific fight career, he fought all over the world and with multiple promotions, from the domestic scene with Cage Warriors through to the International arena with KSW, Bellator and ultimately the UFC.
Jimmy is now the Head coach with the pro team at HW1 MMA as well as passing on his knowledge and experience through the classes and amateur programs here at the gym.
JOE TAYLOR
Head Jiu Jitsu Coach
BJJ Black Belt, Joe Taylor has been training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for the best part of a decade. Schooled and mentored from day one by Braulio Estima black belt; Kevin Webb. He has competed and medalled in both Gi and NoGi competitions throughout his time in the sport but has now focused his attention on coaching having formed the ‘Venator Submission Grappling Club’.
JOSH HAMILTON
Assistant Coach / Boxing Lead
Josh has extensive experience on the points fighting and full contact kickboxing circuit as well as representing England at boxing. He is now pursuing a full time MMA career alongside coaching striking classes here at hw1.
ELLA BEALE
Assistant Coach
Ella Beale has competed in Judo, BJJ and MMA. She is a strong female presence in the gym who helps with the development of the youth programme and is a role model to all aspiring women looking to become involved in combat sport.
JACK HENSHALL
Assistant Coach
Jack has been training in martial arts since a small child. Starting with taekwondo and branching out into kickboxing, MMA and Jiu Jitsu. Jack is one of the more active fighters in the gym having had a wealth of amateur MMA experience, even having represented England at an international level.
RILEY DANIELS
Assistant Coach
Riley competes often in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Submission Grappling and has fought MMA at an amateur level multiple times. He is a budding coach in the grappling disciplines who is both knowledgeable and approachable
MAX YOUNG
Assistant Coach
Max first discovered martial arts through Judo and now trains and competes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, both Gi and NoGi. He is available to demonstrate and explain the tools and techniques which have won him multiple medals on the competition circuit.
SAM STRETTON
Assistant Coach
Sam is a purple belt in Brazilian jiu Jitsu and an essential cog in HW1's BJJ coaching system. Sam enjoys sharing new techniques as well as helping our students practice the fundamentals. Sam is always on hand to help and often takes the time to travel and corner at various grappling tournaments.
