The Team
All our team have enhanced DBS, Safeguard training and First Aid
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Shanti Gorton
Shanti is co-owner of Myriad. She received her Black Belt from Marco Canha in November 2024. She is passionate about female inclusion in BJJ and co-founded Women Who Fight, an organisation working to create more opportunities for women in the space.
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Will Grant
Will is co-owner of Myriad Jiu Jitsu and is passionate about creating an inclusive space for high level training. Whilst he continues to pursue his own goals as a competitor, Will takes pride in being the best coach he can be and helping students on their BJJ journey.
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Injana Goodman
Injana is a high level competitor and at only 22 is competing at ADCC 2026. She is a Max Bickerton Black Belt and brings her positive and enthusiastic energy to every class.
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Joe Chapple
Joe is a Ross Nicholls Black Belt, and lifetime martial artist. He has wrestled at national level and competes in BJJ regularly. He is an experienced coach with over 13 years training BJJ.
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Chris Newman
Chris has a 2nd Degree Black Belt from Marco Canha. Chris has 6 years of coaching as a Black Belt and competes internationally. His knowledge of BJJ is excellent and is always ready to help with specific questions.
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Dan Ellits
Judo Black Belt
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Molly
Molly is our fabulous Gym Administrator, helping run the show and being our main lady for communications. She is always happy to answer any questions.
Who We Are
We are Will and Shanti and BJJ has been a shared passion for 8 years. BJJ has numerous benefits including self defence, fitness and joining a global community.
We believe that these benefits of BJJ can be accessed by everyone. At Myriad we pursue an equitable learning environment, where we do our best to meet our students' individual needs, whilst maintaining a high level of BJJ.
At Myriad we have a selection of high level instructors who share our ethos of high level instruction and inclusivity. Within our team are international competitors and instructors who have dedicated their professional lives to the sport.
Myriad is the home of Women Who Fight, an organisation working to elevate women and girls in BJJ, creating new opportunities to excel. As WF HQ, the principles governing Myriad are the same - mindful actions working to create an inclusive environment.
