Head Coach: Shane Carr

  • Certified Level 1 IMMAF MMA Coach
  • Certified Level 1 IMMAF Youth MMA Coach
  • IMMAF MMA Purple Belt
  • Previous Certified Gracie Barra ICP Instructor
  • Black Belt under Master Carlos Gracie
  • Certified MMA SA Judge
  • Certified MMA SA Cut Man
  • Certified MMA SA Hand Wrapper
  • Certified ADCC Referee
  • Certified AJP Referee
  • Judo Orange Belt
  • 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.

Assistant Coach: Coenie Lamprecht

  • 3 Time National Youth MMA Champion
  • 2024 IMMAF Youth MMA Flyweight Champion
  • One of the top SA Grapplers
  • EFC Pro Athlete
  • Certified Level 1 IMMAF Youth MMA Coach
  • IMMAF MMA Green Belt
  • Previous Certified Gracie Barra ICP Instructor
  • Purple Belt under Prof. Shane Carr
  • Judo Orange Belt
  • Level 1 First Aid
Philosophy:

Train hard, fight easy!

If you put in the time the results will speak for themselves. I am a firm believer in hard work pays off and its gotten me many accolades in my short time in this sport.

I have been fortnate to be surrounded by great people and great athletes at Valhalla MMA who have helped me achieve my goals of current and still to come. This is an amazing gym to either continue your career or to start one.

Combat Fitness Coach: Barend Van Der Walt

  • Ex MMA Amateur Athlete
  • Ex Competitive Grappler
  • Over 10 years of fitness experience
  • Valhalla MMA OG
  • Level 1 First Aid
Philosophy:

Throughout all my time at Valhalla MMA one thing has always stood out and that is Fitness is a key requirement to all combat sports and should be a prioritised component to our everyday lives.

Being fit and being in shape all while keeping hydrated and eating well will one hundred percent help you to live a longer more active lifestyle not only for your sake but for the sake of your loved ones!

Come join our fitness classes, leave the excuses at home and work to better yourself just a little a day.