GERRY YOUNG - HEAD COACH

Qualifications: BJJ 2nd degree black belt, Hapkido black belt, Cert 4 in Fitness, Diploma in Remedial Massage, Practitioner in Ortho-Bionomy

Gerry began his martial arts training in Hapkido in the 90s and started to incorporate BJJ in his training in 2002 with Adam Newton. Gerry has instructed at several gyms including Tigers Eye Muay Thai and BJJ Hobart. Gerry also studied and instructed at the first Hybrid Training Centre and is also the owner and head instructor of Hobart Martial Arts Academy. Gerry was awarded his black belt in BJJ by Adam Newton and Thiago Stefanutti in October 2016, making Gerry one of the first in the state to reach this rank.

In addition to martial arts, Gerry has a passion for functional strength and fitness training. As such he has a long history of kettle bell and barbell training as well as developing goal specific fitness programs.

Gerry has extensive experience coaching all aspects of BJJ, Submission Wrestling and MMA and has coached dozens of successful BJJ competitors and MMA fighers. Gerry is also an experienced MMA and BJJ referee and judge.

Gerry is also an Ortho Bionomy Associate Practitioner and Remedial Massage Therapist working with clients of all ages on a variety of soft tissue and joint issues.