Our Instructors
MNBJJ head coach
Marcos Nardini
Marcos Nardini is a third degree black belt and is also a European and multiple time IBJJF Champion. Originally from Brazil, Marcos started his BJJ journey in 1998 at his home town in Brazil. He was awarded his black belt in 2006 under professor Amal Easton in Colorado. With many years of experience, Marcos has trained and competed all over the world. Now located in Glasgow his main focus is to share his knowledge, help promote BJJ and create champions in the sport and in life.
Chris Aiton
Chris was introduced to BJJ after starting training in MMA in 2009. With 2 MMA wins under his belt via submission, Chris decided to focus more on coaching BJJ and strength and conditioning for MMA. He joined the MNBJJ team in January 2014.
With excellent knowledge and attention to detail, Chris received his black belt in 2019 and is our main beginners coach.
Jack Brown
Jack Brown is a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a no Gi Submission grappling specialist. With over 8 years of experience, Jack has been coaching no Gi for over 5 years and is an active competitor.
He is an accomplished British No Gi Champion (open weight class) as well as holding wins on high profile shows such as Grapplefest (featured on FloGrappling) and Samurai Grappling Invitational. Jack will help push the team to the next level.
Araujo Cutabiala
Araujo Cutabiala is a purple belt under Marcos Nardini, with almost 8 years of experience and an active competitor.
One of his biggest achievements was becoming British Champion 2022 with a brilliant performance.
Araujo also has multiple accomplishments in the UK, one of them being 4x ADCC Scotland Invitational, winning 3 times the best performance of the night.
He is now part of the coaching system to help around and share his knowledge with the team.