BJJ & MMA COACH
ROB
GOODSON
BJJ BROWN BELT • GI COACH • MMA COACH
Rob brings technical detail, high energy and strong training standards to the mats, helping students develop confidence, control and practical martial arts skill.
ABOUT ROB
ENERGY.
STANDARDS.
JIU JITSU.
Jiu Jitsu has been a major part of Rob Goodson's life for more than two decades. Although he originally began training in the Gi, Rob spent nine years immersed in MMA and NoGi grappling before eventually returning to his Gi roots and continuing his development as a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner and coach.
For over ten years Rob has coached students across different levels of experience, helping beginners find confidence whilst also supporting competitors preparing for the demands of competition. His coaching style is energetic, direct and heavily focused on techniques that have proven themselves through live training and competition.
Within Praetorian MMA, Rob has played a significant role in developing the club's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu programme. His passion for Jiu Jitsu is infectious, his standards are high and his commitment to helping students improve has helped transform the games of countless members over the years.
Whether teaching fundamental positions or advanced concepts, Rob's focus remains the same — helping students develop practical skills, strong habits and a deeper understanding of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
BUILT THROUGH
YEARS ON THE MATS
Rob’s coaching is built from long-term training, live experience and a genuine obsession with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
20 YEARS TRAINING
Rob has trained in martial arts for more than two decades, developing through Gi, NoGi, MMA and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
BJJ BROWN BELT
A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt with strong technical understanding, high standards and a practical approach to coaching.
9 YEARS MMA & NOGI
After starting in the Gi, Rob spent nine years focused on MMA and NoGi grappling before returning to Gi Jiu Jitsu.
10+ YEARS COACHING
Rob has been coaching for more than ten years, helping students develop confidence, skill and competition-ready habits.
COMPETITION DRIVEN
Rob’s coaching is built around techniques that work under pressure, with a strong focus on live training and proven application.
BJJ BACKBONE
Rob has played a major role in developing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Praetorian MMA and improving the games of countless members.
TRAIN WITH ROB
CLASSES &
COACHING OPTIONS
Rob coaches adult Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, adult MMA and private 1-to-1 sessions at Praetorian MMA.
TRAINING WITH ROB
HIGH ENERGY.
REAL JIU JITSU.
HIGH STANDARDS.
Rob brings a level of energy to the mats that makes his classes instantly recognisable. He teaches with enthusiasm, humour and intensity, but always with a clear purpose behind the session.
His approach is simple — if it does not work under pressure, it does not belong in the lesson. Rob focuses on practical Jiu Jitsu, strong habits and techniques that students can apply in live training.
Whether someone is a complete beginner, a regular hobbyist or a competitor, Rob has a way of pushing people without making the environment feel negative. His standards are high, but his goal is always to help people improve.
- High-energy coaching
- Practical techniques that work
- Strong competition mindset
- Positive but demanding standards
- Genuine love for Jiu Jitsu
WHERE YOU'LL FIND ROB
TRAIN WITH
ROB GOODSON
Rob teaches adult MMA and Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu throughout the week and is available for private coaching sessions.
MONDAY
- 18:30 Adult MMA
- 19:30 Adult Gi BJJ
WEDNESDAY
- 19:30 Adult Gi BJJ
1-TO-1S
- £35 Per Hour
- Available by arrangement
- Beginners & Competitors
Outside of regular classes, you'll often find Rob working with members in private sessions and continuing to develop students alongside Martyn after evening classes have finished.
BOOK A 1-TO-1