Gary Bentley

Gary Bentley is a highly experienced grappling coach and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, and Traditional Jiu Jitsu, bringing exceptional depth across classical and modern gi-based martial arts.

With years of dedicated training and coaching, Gary’s approach is rooted in strong fundamentals, technical precision, and respect for traditional martial arts principles. His expertise lies in gi grappling, where he emphasises structure, balance, gripping strategy, and methodical positional control.

Gary is known for his calm, patient coaching style and his ability to break down complex movements into clear, teachable steps. He develops technically sound grapplers who understand not just what to do, but why it works.

His sessions reflect a traditional training ethos — consistency, respect, attention to detail, and continuous refinement. Whether working with beginners building solid foundations or experienced practitioners refining advanced technique, Gary ensures every athlete develops strong mechanics, composure, and confidence in the gi.