BJJ & MMA COACH
ROB
GOODSON
BJJ BROWN BELT • GI COACH • MMA COACH
Rob brings technical detail, high energy and strong training standards to every session. Through Adult Gi BJJ, MMA coaching and private tuition, he helps students build confidence, control and practical combat sports skills on and off the mats.
ABOUT ROB GOODSON
Rob Goodson is one of the longest-serving coaches at Praetorian MMA and plays a key role in the development of both beginner and experienced students across the club. Known for his attention to detail and ability to explain techniques clearly, Rob helps members build confidence while developing practical skills that transfer directly into sparring, competition and self-development.
As a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt and MMA coach, Rob has spent years studying grappling, positional control, submissions, takedowns and mixed martial arts. His coaching style combines technical precision with a welcoming environment where students are encouraged to ask questions, improve their understanding and enjoy the learning process.
Whether teaching Adult Gi BJJ, supporting MMA sessions or working with members through private coaching, Rob focuses on helping people become better combat sports athletes through consistency, discipline and intelligent training.
Rob's coaching is especially useful for members who want clear technical feedback, structured Gi BJJ development and support connecting grappling skills into wider MMA training.
COACH SUMMARY
Technical BJJ Brown Belt, Adult Gi BJJ coach, MMA coach and private 1-to-1 coach.
TRAIN WITH ROB
CLASSES & COACHING OPTIONS
Rob coaches across Adult Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Adult MMA and private 1-to-1 training. Whether your goal is technical development, competition, fitness or confidence, these are the programmes where you can train directly with him.
ADULT GI BJJ
Technical Gi training focused on control, submissions, positional understanding and long-term progression.
EXPLORE CLASS
ADULT MMA
Learn striking, grappling, wrestling and MMA skills through structured coaching and live training.
EXPLORE CLASS
1-TO-1 TRAINING
Personal coaching sessions designed around your goals, experience level and development needs.
BOOK COACHING
20 YEARS ON
THE MATS
THE EARLY YEARS
Rob's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu journey started around twenty years ago. During those early years he shared mats with people who would later become second and third degree black belts across the local area. While many continued down a traditional Gi pathway, Rob became increasingly drawn towards combat sports, MMA and the rapidly growing influence of the UFC.
MMA & NOGI YEARS
That passion led him away from the Gi and into almost a decade of MMA and NoGi grappling. During this period Rob focused heavily on live application, wrestling, submissions and mixed martial arts. Those years away from the Gi may have slowed his belt progression, but they gave him valuable experience that still shapes the way he coaches today.
RETURNING TO THE GI
When Rob eventually decided to put the Gi back on, he had several options available to him. It was at this point that he connected with Jimmy Johnstone of Phoenix MMA, a decision that would reconnect him to a lineage that sits at the foundations of Praetorian MMA.
THE ROAD TO BLACK BELT
Under Jimmy's guidance, Rob earned his Blue, Purple and Brown Belts while continuing to develop both as a student and coach. Looking ahead, Rob hopes to complete that journey to Black Belt through the same lineage alongside Nathan Johnstone and Trevor Chamberlain.
THE LINEAGE BEHIND
ROB GOODSON
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is built on lineage, coaching standards and the passing down of knowledge from one generation to the next. Rob's journey connects through Jimmy Johnstone, Trevor Chamberlain and Nathan Johnstone, tracing back through some of the most influential figures in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu history.
This lineage connects Rob's coaching directly to generations of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners and instructors, helping shape the technical standards, culture and coaching philosophy found throughout Praetorian MMA.
PRIVATE COACHING
1-TO-1 TRAINING
WITH ROB GOODSON
Looking to accelerate your progress? Private coaching allows Rob to focus entirely on your development, whether your goal is improving Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, positional understanding, competition preparation or building confidence before joining regular classes.
Sessions are tailored to your experience level and objectives, providing focused coaching, technical feedback and a structured approach to improvement. Rob currently offers private coaching at £35 per hour.
To arrange a session, contact Rob directly through Praetorian MMA and discuss availability, training goals and preferred training times.
GET TO KNOW ROB
ARTICLES, ADVICE &
COACHING INSIGHTS
This section adds another layer to Rob's coaching profile, connecting his role as a BJJ Brown Belt, Gi coach, MMA coach and private 1-to-1 coach with the wider training advice and learning resources available at Praetorian MMA.
BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU GUIDES
Explore Gi BJJ learning resources connected to the type of detail Rob brings into his coaching, including structure, progression, control and mat confidence.
READ GUIDESMMA SKILLS & DEVELOPMENT
Read more about the MMA skills, training habits and development mindset that connect with Rob's work across mixed martial arts sessions.
READ ARTICLESWHY BOOK 1-TO-1 TRAINING?
Private coaching gives students focused time with Rob to work through specific goals, technical gaps, confidence issues and areas that need more attention.
VIEW 1-TO-1SVISIT THE BLOG
Browse more Praetorian MMA posts covering coaching, training advice, club updates, member development and useful guides for new starters.
OPEN BLOGPART OF THE TEAM
ROB COACHES ALONGSIDE
AN EXPERIENCED TEAM
Rob is part of a coaching team that supports members across Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, Kickboxing, Kids & Teens programmes, private coaching and competition development. Every coach brings a different background, coaching style and area of expertise to help members progress.
Whether you're interested in Gi BJJ, NoGi, MMA, Kickboxing or private coaching, you can learn more about the wider coaching team and how the different programmes connect throughout the club.
