Meet Our Team

Jess Smith

Head Coach

Jess has been training and competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since 2009 earning his black belt in 2021 under coaches Dean Liebenberg and Julio Cesar at GFTeam.

Chris

BJJ Coach

Chris Tran is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and dedicated coach at Nakama Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, where he works with both kids and adults to help them grow on and off the mats.

Raffa

Kids Coach

Raff has always had a passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, but sharing it with kids and watching them learn, grow, and have fun makes it even more special.

Burhan (Bill)

Wrestling Coach

Burhan, aka Bill, has been training wrestling since 2013, starting for basic self-defense that became a serious passion.

Mike (Mango)

Kids Coach

Mike a.k.a Mango has been hooked on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2019, and loves seeing kids grow in confidence, skill, and resilience through training.

Michael

Kids Coach

Michael began his Jiu Jitsu journey in 2016 and is passionate about helping young students develop confidence, discipline, and strong minds through BJJ.

Jacob

BJJ Coach

Jacob started BJJ over 12 years ago and was awarded his black belt under coach Lachlan Giles in February 2025, after winning multiple titles at brown belt.

Andy

Kids Coach

Coach Andy began his journey in 2012 and is a purple belt who helps coach the kids at Nakama, focusing on building confidence and strong foundational skills.