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Meet Our BJJ & Judo Black Belt Team at Gracie Barra Chelmsford

Professor Glauco De Almeida

Professor Glauco is a Gracie Barra Black Belt with extensive experience coaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu across all levels. He is known for his clear, structured teaching style and strong focus on fundamentals, technical detail, and safe, consistent progression on the mats.His classes emphasise efficient, practical jiu-jitsu that works for everyone — from beginners building confidence to experienced students refining their game.Under Professor Glauco’s leadership, students benefit from a professional, disciplined, and supportive training environment that reflects the core Gracie Barra values.

Professor Glauco De Almeida, Gracie Barra Black Belt, smiling in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gi, arms crossed, in training mat environment.
Professor Rob Simpson in a blue Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gi with Gracie Barra logo, smiling against a dark background, representing expertise in Judo and BJJ at Gracie Barra Chelmsford.

PROFESSOR ROB SIMPSON

Disciplines: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo
Rank: BJJ Black Belt, Judo Black Belt

Rob started Judo at the age of 7 and has been involved in martial arts as a grappler for nearly 40 years. Rob won three European masters medals and a world masters Silver.

He is also a UKCC Level 1 Judo coach and competed for over three decades winning the BJC as well as Golds in BJA tournaments such as the London Open.

Meet Our Expert BJJ & Judo Instructors at Gracie Barra Chelmsford

Disciplines: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai

Rank: BJJ Black Belt

Professor Nathan in a blue Gracie Barra gi, showcasing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expertise, with a focus on martial arts training at Gracie Barra Chelmsford.
Coach William Wayland in Gracie Barra gi, showcasing his expertise in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and strength conditioning.

PROFESSOR WILLIAM WAYLAND

Professor William is a Gracie Barra Black Belt under Professor Braulio Estima and a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), bringing elite-level performance knowledge alongside world-class BJJ coaching.
He has coached UFC fighters, BJJ champions, and works with professional athletes, including the PGA European Tour Performance Institute — so you’ll be learning from someone who truly understands both technique and performance.
 

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