Head Coach: Shane Carr

  • Certified Level 1 IMMAF MMA Coach
  • IMMAF MMA Purple Belt
  • Certified Gracie Barra ICP Coach
  • Gracie Barra Brown Belt
  • Certified MMA SA Judge
  • Certified MMA SA Cut Man
  • Certified MMA SA Hand Wrapper
  • Certified ADCC Referee
  • Certified AJP Referee
  • Level 1 First Aid
  • Certified Recovery Wrap & Strapping
  • Creator of CoreFit SA Fitness Program
Former Partner and Head Coach:
  • Valhalla MMA Randburg
  • Gracie Barra Randburg
  • Gracie Barra Chalong, Thailand
Philosophy:

I have been in one way or another involved with martial arts all my life, having dabbled in karate, Kung-Fu and Jeet Kun Do which all led me to boxing and submission grappling and MMA. I got into Coaching purely because my MMA coach at the time didn’t arrive for classes and with me being the higher skilled student I took it upon myself to take the classes.

Finding your passion in life isn’t something that many people find and I have been abundantly blessed to have found mine. I spent stupid amounts of time watching combat sports and I’m always looking for new, innovative ways to improve my Coaching.

Judo Sensei: Monty Kalil

  • 1st Dan Judo Black Belt
  • 4th Dan Karate Black Belt
  • Gracie Barra Brown Belt
  • Certified Judo SA Referee
  • Level 1 First Aid
Philosophy:

Coaching Judo is my passion, I have an extensive love for the sport and have involved my two sons in the sport too giving them an immersive experience into an Olympic sport. I have dedicated my life to combat sport and it has brought a peace to my life that I hope to pass onto others in each class.

Joining my extensive Judo and karate background with Jiu-Jitsu has given me the opportunity to be a multi-faceted Coach offering my students insights into truly amazing sports helping grow and level up their own skill sets! I continue to strive to increase my knowledge base and am currently working towards my 2nd Dan in Judo.

Boxing Coach: Salahuddin “Shady” Plaatjies

  • Certified MMA SA Judge
  • Certified MMA SA Referee
  • IMMAF MMA Orange Belt
  • Professional MMA Athlete (Extreme Fighting Championships – EFC)
  • Level 1 First Aid
Amateur MMA Career:
  • EWC Flyweight Champion
  • Fightstar Flyweight Champion
  • IMMAF MMA Orange Belt
  • AMMA Flyweight Champion
  • GFC Bantamweight Champion
  • IMMAF MMA World’s Gold Medallist
  • IMMAF MMA World’s Bronze Medallist
  • IMMAF All Africa Gold Medallist
  • Multiple Submission Grappling Medallist
Philosophy:

My first introduction to combat sport was through amateur wrestling as a youth and then my attention turned to boxing where I was fortunate to have had a solid amateur boxing career which eventually led me to what is now my purpose driven sport of MMA.

Not forgetting my roots I am an advocate for the sweet science of boxing and thus I focus on building foundations in boxing by teaching others just how great the sport is. The fitness aspect of boxing is also what draws me to the sport and it is a great way to get into shape and become fitter and stronger for all women, men and kids!

Ladies ONLY Boxing Coach: Nicky Theron

Amateur Wrestling Coach: Adem Digovich

  • National Level 3 Certified Coach
  • Provincial Official Level 1
  • Diploma Exercise Science and Wellness
  • Certified Sports Nutrition
  • Certified Sports and Deep Tissue Massage
  • Certified Recovery & Competition Strapping
  • Certified Medicine Ball Training
  • Certified Swiss Ball Training
  • Level 1 First Aid
Philosophy:

3rd Qualifier Finland 2012, Common Wealth Games 2014, 16 Times South African Greco Roman/Freestyle Champion, Cadet, Junior and Senior African Champion.

I have been training and competing is amateur wrestling since the age of 5, having been introduced to the sport through my father who himself is a decorated athlete and Coach during his time! I won my first South African Championship at age 15 and was awarded Ekhuruleni Sportsman of the Year in 2013.

I have been coaching wrestling for over 13 years now and wrestling for MMA just over 5 years. I currently am the Head Wrestling Coach at multiple gyms and have helped produce champions in wrestling, grappling and MMA.

Assistant Kids MMA & BJJ Coach: Coenie Lamprecht

  • 2x SA Youth National Champion
  • Multiple Youth Submission Grappling Medallist
  • Multiple Youth BJJ Medallist
Philosophy:

MMA is without doubt my passion! At 15 years old I have dedicated seven days a week to training in MMA, BJJ, Amateur Wrestling, Judo and No-Gi grappling all leading to a strong youth career that will put me in a strong position when I enter the adult amateur scene and eventually the professional scene!

I currently assist in all youth classes with aspirations of one day being a coach and a full time MMA athlete! My goal is to become the youngest MMA Champion in EFC history.