The coaches.

Five black belts. Multiple World and National champions. One team committed to your growth — on and off the mats.

Founder

Crows Nest

Black Belt 4th Degree
3× World Champion (Mundial)
European, Pan American & South American Champion
Under Zé Radiola — ZR Team
Founded SJJA in 2016
Crows Nest Head Coach

Raphael Rodrigues

Black Belt
Technical, precise, world-class instruction
Leads the adult fundamentals program
Competition coach
Manager & Coach

Rob Hill

Black Belt 2nd Degree
Former MMA fighter
Runs the Crows Nest academy day-to-day
Known for ego-free, patient instruction
Women’s Program Coach

Daini Wei

Black Belt
NSW State Champion Masters
Asian Open Champion Masters
Leads the women's-only program
Kids Advanced Coach

Simon Chandra

Black Belt
World Champion 2017
World Silver Medalist 2018
6× Australian Champion
5× State · 4× Pan Pacific Champion

Come train with us.

Meet the coaches. Walk the mats. Feel the pressure. Your first class is on us.