MEET OUR COACHES
Meet out dynamic coaching team at The Forge Grappling, Dunedin.
Jonas, Taylor, and Sarah are dedicated to shaping well-rounded athletes at The Forge using the knowledge they have obtained from various gym across the globe. Each coach has more than a decade of experience in No-Gi Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts and their own unique training and competition experience to draw from.
Embark on your martial arts journey with us as our coaches unite their diverse backgrounds to create a dynamic training environment that fosters growth and skill.
MMA Competitor and BJJ Black Belt: Coach Jonas Grace, a force in both MMA and grappling, seamlessly blends technical precision with strategic insight. As an accomplished black belt, Jonas shares his extensive knowledge gained through years of competition, providing students with a dynamic and holistic approach to martial arts. Diploma in Applied Sport and Exercise Leadership
With over a decade of Mixed Martial Arts and Jiu Jitsu experience Sarah brings a unique female perspective to our coaching team. Throughout her MMA career Sarah has been awarded 3 Amateur Titles and received a bronze medal at both the 2015 and 2016 IMMAF Amateur World Championships. With a wealth of competition experience and a BJJ Purple Belt to her name, coupled with her maternal nature Sarah is excited to help grow and nurture the love of jiu jitsu with our youth and female members.
Dedicated BJJ competitor Coach Taylor Garrett rounds out our team, bringing over a decade of grappling expertise. Taylor holds a BJJ Brown belt. Taylor’s passion for grappling shines through as he guides students through the intricacies of jiu jitsu and wrestling, unlocking their full potential on the mats at The Forge Grappling.
