Our Instructors

Brian is the Head Coach of Doncaster Sambo and Wrestling as well as the National Combat Sambo Coach for Team GB. Brian specialises in Hybrid styles of fighting, particularly those which favour Jacket Wrestling (Like Combat Sambo and Sport Ju Jutsu)

A devastating striker, monstrous thrower and savage grappler. If its real fighting and Brian hasn’t heard of it then it’s not worth knowing.

Some Notable Accomplishments:-

  • 1st Dan Judo BJC

  • 7th Dan Tai-jutusu AMA

  • Kru (Red Mongkon) Muay Thai Dakatan

  • 5th Dan Freestyle Sport JuJitsu

  • BJJ Brown Belt (Ben Poppleton)

  • 2x British Sport Sambo Gold Medallist (2018, 2020)

  • World Masters Sport Sambo Bronze Medallist (2018)

  • World Sport Ju Jitsu Bronze Medallist WCJJO (2001)

  • UK Sport Ju Jitsu Gold Medalist (1997)

Brian Lister

Ewan Lister

Ewan is an active MMA fighter and Team GB combat sambist with 14 Amateur MMA fights, a World Catch Wrestling championship and International Sambo Medals whilst only 26 years old.

Some Notable Accomplishments:-

  • British Combat Sambo Gold Medallist 2021, 2023, 2024

  • British Sport Sambo Gold Medallist 2021, 2023

  • Dutch Sport Sambo Gold Medallist 2024

  • Presidents Cup Bronze Medalist Combat Sambo 2019

  • World Catch Wrestling Champion (Snake Pit 2023)

  • UK Catch Wrestling Champion (LPW 2024)

  • 2 x Kent Sambo Gold Medallist 2019

  • Yorkshire MMA Lightweight Champion 2018

  • BJJ Purple Belt (Ben Poppleton, Danny Mitchell)

  • 3rd Dan Black Belt Taijutsu

  • 2nd Dan Black Belt Combat Sambo BSF

Jason is a refined and technical Boxer, MMA fighter and BJJ Black belt with a long competitive history and huge amount of fight experience including going 4 medals for 4 Sambo competitions and travelling to Korea to compete in the Ssireum World Games.

Daddy Cool has an incredibly calm and approachable coaching style helping anyone and everyone work towards a solid foundation in Jiu Jitsu. Master of side control and expert at attacking the far arm, be assured you are in good hands learning from Jason.

Some Notable Accomplishments:-

  • BJJ Black Belt (Ben Poppleton)

  • RFC Lightweight MMA Title

  • Bronze Masters Boxing Title

  • Central Area Boxing Title

  • British Masters Boxing Title

  • International Masters Boxing Title

  • Dutch Masters Sport Sambo Gold Medallist 2024

  • British Masters Sport Sambo Gold Medallist 2023

  • British Combat Sambo Bronze and Silver Medallist

  • UK Catch Wrestling Champion (LPW 2024)

  • Ssireum World Games Competitor

Jason Ball

Sabrina is our in house Strength and Fitness coach with extensive knowledge and experience in Core Conditioning specifically for Sambo.

With 7 years training BJJ and years around contact sports and combat sambo she can absolutely advise and make great suggestions about your training and the development of your game.

If you have questions about the club, timetable, events or fees Sabrina is who to talk to. Without our Admin the whole thing falls apart.

Notable Accomplishments:-

  • BJJ Blue Belt (Ben Poppleton)

  • WKO Qualified Cornerman

Sabrina Hampton