KIDS & TEENS BJJ COACH
JOSH
WOODBOURNE
GI BJJ • NOGI BJJ • 1-TO-1 COACHING
Josh Woodbourne coaches Kids & Teens BJJ at Praetorian MMA, supporting younger members as they build stronger fundamentals, better movement, improved confidence and a more technical understanding of Gi and NoGi training.
He is also available for private 1-to-1 coaching, giving students additional support with technical development, confidence, positional understanding and focused work outside normal class training.
ABOUT JOSH WOODBOURNE
Josh Woodbourne is a Kids & Teens BJJ coach at Praetorian MMA, supporting younger members across Gi BJJ and NoGi BJJ training. His coaching helps students build strong fundamentals, better movement, improved confidence and a clearer understanding of grappling from an early stage.
As an active competitor, Josh brings current training experience and practical mat knowledge into his coaching. His sessions focus on technical detail, positional control, discipline, problem solving and helping students apply techniques with control and purpose.
Josh’s coaching is especially valuable for younger students who need patient instruction, clear structure and consistent feedback. Whether working with beginners or developing students who want to sharpen their BJJ, his role helps support the youth grappling pathway at Praetorian MMA.
Alongside group coaching, Josh is available for private 1-to-1 training for students who want extra support with confidence, technique, positional understanding or focused development outside the regular timetable.
COACH SUMMARY
Kids & Teens BJJ coach, Gi and NoGi support coach, active competitor and private 1-to-1 coach.
TRAIN WITH JOSH
CLASSES & COACHING OPTIONS
Josh coaches across Kids & Teens Gi BJJ, Kids & Teens NoGi BJJ and private 1-to-1 training. Whether the goal is confidence, technical development, discipline, movement, positional understanding or extra support outside class, these are the programmes where younger members can train directly with him.
KIDS & TEENS GI BJJ
Structured Gi BJJ lessons helping younger members build confidence, discipline, technical skill, positional control and strong grappling foundations.
EXPLORE CLASS
KIDS & TEENS NOGI BJJ
NoGi BJJ coaching focused on movement, control, escapes, transitions, submissions and practical grappling development without the Gi.
EXPLORE CLASS
1-TO-1 TRAINING
Private coaching with Josh for focused BJJ development, confidence building, technical feedback, positional improvement and individual support.
BOOK COACHING
TECHNICAL.
COMPETITIVE. DEDICATED.
ACTIVE COMPETITION EXPERIENCE
Josh Woodbourne is one of Praetorian MMA's most active Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitors, having competed more than 20 times in just two and a half years. By regularly testing himself across Gi, NoGi, adult divisions, higher weight classes and absolutes, he has built real experience against different opponents, rule sets and competition environments.
RANKINGS & PROGRESSION
Josh reached number 1 in the UK for Gi, number 3 in the UK for NoGi and placed inside the top 15 in the world for the 16/17 age category. He also earned his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu blue belt in two years through consistent training, regular competition and clear technical progress.
TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT
Known for a highly technical approach, Josh has developed the ability to break down complex positions into clear, understandable steps. His own competition experience gives him a practical understanding of what works in both training and competition, helping students build strong fundamentals, positional awareness and confidence on the mats.
COACHING AT PRAETORIAN MMA
At Praetorian MMA, Josh coaches Kids & Teens Gi BJJ and Kids & Teens NoGi BJJ. He supports younger members by helping them develop discipline, confidence, technical skill and long-term grappling foundations. He is also available for private 1-to-1 coaching for students who need focused support outside normal class training.
THE LINEAGE BEHIND
JOSH WOODBOURNE
Josh Woodbourne's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu development follows the Carlson Gracie Team lineage through Odyssey Combat Hub and the coaching structure at Praetorian MMA. Continuing his development under Nathan Johnstone and Rob Goodson keeps his training connected to recognised BJJ standards while supporting his role coaching Kids & Teens Gi BJJ, Kids & Teens NoGi BJJ and private 1-to-1 sessions.
Josh's continued Brazilian Jiu Jitsu development reflects the same standard followed across the Praetorian MMA coaching team: keep training, keep competing and keep improving. By developing within the same BJJ structure as the senior coaches, Josh brings consistent technical standards, active competition experience and a clear pathway into the younger members he coaches.
PRIVATE COACHING
1-TO-1 TRAINING
WITH JOSH WOODBOURNE
Looking to give your child extra support with their Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? Private coaching allows Josh to focus directly on their development, whether the goal is improving Gi BJJ, NoGi BJJ, confidence, movement, positional understanding or preparation for competition.
Every session is built around the student's current level, goals and areas that need attention. As an active competitor with strong experience across Gi, NoGi and youth competition, Josh brings practical technical detail into his coaching while keeping the session clear, structured and easy to follow. Private coaching is available at £20 per hour or £30 for two people.
Sessions are suitable for younger members who need extra confidence, technical correction, focused drilling or individual support outside the regular timetable. To arrange a session, contact Praetorian MMA to discuss availability and suitable training times.
GET TO KNOW JOSH
ARTICLES, SUCCESS STORIES &
TRAINING INSIGHTS
Josh's article section connects his own Brazilian Jiu Jitsu journey, competition experience and coaching role with wider training content for younger members and parents. These articles highlight his progression, the benefits of martial arts for teenagers and the importance of consistency in long-term development.
FROM YOUNG STUDENT TO BJJ COACH
Read Josh Woodbourne's success story and see how consistent training, competition experience and commitment helped him progress from young student to BJJ coach at Praetorian MMA.
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THE BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTS FOR TEENAGERS
Explore how structured martial arts training can help teenagers build confidence, discipline, fitness, resilience, social skills and a more positive approach to long-term personal development.
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WHY CONSISTENCY BEATS TALENT
Learn why regular attendance, repeated technical work and long-term commitment matter more than natural ability when developing properly in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and martial arts.
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JOSH COACHES ALONGSIDE
AN EXPERIENCED TEAM
Josh works alongside an experienced coaching team delivering Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, Kickboxing, Kids & Teens programmes, private coaching and competition development. Each coach brings different experience, technical knowledge and coaching strengths, helping members progress through every stage of their martial arts journey.
Whether you're interested in Kids & Teens BJJ, Gi BJJ, NoGi, MMA, Kickboxing or private coaching, explore the rest of the coaching team and see how every programme connects throughout Praetorian MMA.
NATHAN JOHNSTONE
1st Degree BJJ Black Belt, senior grappling coach and technical leader across NoGi, Gi, MMA grappling and private coaching.
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ROB GOODSON
BJJ Brown Belt, Adult Gi BJJ coach and MMA coach helping members develop technical skill, confidence and practical combat sports ability.
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