Instructors

I'm the Head Instructor and Owner & Creator of Pure Art BJJ. I'm a Full time Professional Martial Artist. I've been training BJJ for 20+ years and have been teaching it for over 15 years and have been training Martial Arts consistently for over 21 years! I'm a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu which I received from Jay Butler, who is a Black Belt from the Legendary Roger Gracie.

Fascinated by martial arts from an early age, I've trained multiple styles throughout my life. I started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu consistently from 2008 after being exposed to the art and having some experience since 2005 and longing to study it regularly.

Passionate about Jiu-Jitsu from first sight, I've been striving to develop my understanding and ability to the highest levels possible ever since, searching out the most effective and authentic knowledge available and travelling to train with and learn from many world champions and respected legends of the art.

I study and teach the art as a whole, emphasizing both self defence and competition aspects.

I love teaching and continuously strive to be the best at it that I can be!

As well as BJJ, I train regularly in Boxing, Muay Thai, Judo and Self Defence / Self Protection as well as Calisthenics, Yoga and Weight Training. And have trained in Kickboxing, MMA, Wrestling, Kung Fu, Karate, and Japanese Jiu-Jitsu.

Competition Results

• 2025: British Nogi Open: Silver  
• 2025: English BJJ Open: Bronze
• 2025: London Fall International: Silver
• 2019: British Open: Gold
• 2015: IBJJF London Fall International: Bronze
• 2015: British Open BJJ: Silver
• 2014: Dorset and Hants BJJ Open: Silver
• 2014: Bournemouth BJJ Open: Bronze
• 2014: British Open BJJ: Silver
• 2014: Grapplers Showdown Hampshire BJJ Open: Bronze
• 2012: English BJJ Open: Gold
• 2012: Dorset and Hants BJJ Open: Bronze
• 2012: Bournemouth BJJ Open : Bronze
• 2012: Seni London International BJJ Open: Silver
• 2012: British Open BJJ: Bronze
• 2011: Brighton BJJ Open: Bronze

Jimi is a Purple Belt, with a friendly and approachable teaching style and strong emphasis on technique that Pure Art BJJ is all about.

Fiona is a Blue Belt with a great technical understanding and ability of Jiu-Jitsu.

She is very good at helping new female members to feel comfortable with their training and is very encouraging and effective at explaining techniques and concepts.

Zaydur is a Blue Belt, and is a dedicated practioner of the art attending almost every session

Very skilled at Jiu-Jitsu, he is great at helping and teaching students in a patient and methodical way.

As well as his skills in BJJ, Zaydur is a long term practitioner of the Chinese Internal Martial Arts. 

Jay has an encyclopedic knowledge of BJJ and is a high level competitior with many wins in both BJJ and MMA.

Jay is a high level competitor & multiple gold medalist, who has competed on Polaris & Grapplefest as well as being a veteran MMA fighter competing on BAMMA. We are an affiliated club of Jay Butler BJJ with Jay visiting our club to teach on a regular basis.