Team

Meet the instructors behind the SHIRUDO journey.

RESPECT • DISCIPLINE • CONFIDENCE • GROWTH

Team

Instructors, Trainers and Coaches

SHIRUDO is proud of its team of instructors and coaches. They provide structured, encouraging training for beginners, families and experienced martial artists across the academy's different disciplines.

Shihan Paul

Founder – SHIRUDO

Liam James

Co-Founder, Director and MMA Coach

John Tocher

SHIRUDO Hybrid Chief Instructor

James Hughes

SHIRUDO Hybrid Instructor

Sensei Isaac

Second Dan Black Belt Instructor – Junior Students

Tiago Demartini

Head BJJ Instructor

Sean Haywood

Senior BJJ Instructor

The SHIRUDO Way

Martial arts is what we teach. The person you become is why we teach it.

Our training is built around respect, discipline, confidence and growth, with practical martial arts delivered in a supportive, purposeful environment.

Train With Purpose

Visit us, meet our instructors and experience SHIRUDO for yourself.