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 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.

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 - Injana is ADCC qualifier 2026 and Chris has won 5x European IBJJF titles.

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.

Two people in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gi uniforms standing on a mat inside a training facility, smiling and posing for a photo.
Group of people in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gis and belts posing in a martial arts training facility.
Two martial artists, one female and one male, dressed in white gis, are engaging in a training session in a dojo.

Lineage

Shanti received her Black Belt in November 2024 from Marco Canha, Checkmat.

Our Team

All our team have enhanced DBS, Safeguard training and First Aid

  • A woman with curly hair wearing a black Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gi stands with hands on hips, looking to the side, against a plain white wall with electrical outlets.

    Shanti - Black Belt

    Instructor, Gym Manager

  • A man in a black martial arts gi with a brown belt, standing with hands on hips in a training room.

    Will - Brown Belt

    Instructor, Gym Manager

  • Young woman with long curly hair standing with arms crossed in front of her, wearing a white sports shirt with blue accents and logo, in an indoor setting with bright overhead lighting.

    Injana - Black Belt

    Instructor, Competitor

  • Man with a beard and tattoos, wearing a black T-shirt with logos, standing with arms crossed against a plain background.

    Joe - Black Belt

    Instructor

  • Chris Newman

    Chris - Black Belt

    Instructor, Competitor

  • Dan

    Dan - Judo Black Belt

    Instructor

  • A young woman with long brown hair and blue eyes, smiling, leaning against a white wall, wearing a black t-shirt and blue striped pants, with a plant in the background.

    Molly

    Gym Administrator