COACHES
OUR COACHES
We have experience in training and competing on an international stage and our approach has been responsible for producing competitors that have won World, European and National titles
BRYN JENKINS
Black Belt First Degree
Bryn Jenkins is the head coach of Twenty Four. He has made significant strides in the world of Jiu-Jitsu, dedicating many years of his life to mastering the sport and sharing his knowledge with his students.
His dedication, perseverance, and passion for Jiu-Jitsu and coaching pedagogy has shaped him into an expert in the field.
In 2016, Bryn decided to turn his passion for the sport into a career, establishing the Twenty Four Jiu-Jitsu club. Since its inception, the club has become renowned for offering instruction of the highest standards creating a number of World, European and British Champions.
Bryn, alongside his experienced team, provides comprehensive lessons for individuals of all skill levels, creating a welcoming and supportive community for all.
Bryn Jenkins’ ultimate goal is to nurture students to reach their full athletic potential, his passion and unwavering commitment continues to inspire numerous martial arts enthusiasts around Cardiff and beyond.
IBJJF EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP
SILVER MEDALIST
STEVE WITHERS
7th Dan
Steve Withers is a distinguished 7th Dan Judo coach with a rich history in the sport. His passion for judo began at a young age and since then he has journeyed all over the world, both training and representing GB in competition. His deep understanding of the sport was honed in its birthplace – Japan, where he undertook rigorous training, fine tuning his throwing techniques.
Withers’s international competing experience has spanned continents and has been a major catalyst in shaping his dynamic approach to coaching.
Blessed with a knack for identifying and developing talent, Steve approaches coaching with the same dedication he put into his own training, aiming to inspire his students with the same passion that he holds.
LUIS BRAUNER
Black Belt Second Degree
Luis is an established Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor with almost 20 years experience. With his roots in Brazil, he brings a unique cultural flavour to his instruction. His journey in Jiu-Jitsu began in the homeland but has taken him around the globe with teaching positions in Miami and Lisbon before finally settling in Cardiff where he has earned the prestigious second-degree black belt, a testament to his expertise.
Having trained with some of the finest practitioners in Brazil, Luis possesses an in-depth understanding of Jiu-Jitsu. His instruction style is driven by his passion for the sport and infectious energy.
With his impressive experience and personal achievements in Jiu-Jitsu, Luis always inspires his students to reach their full potential.
20 YEARS JIU JITSU EXPERIENCE
PARIS
Paris is an esteemed light featherweight competitor, renowned for his highly technical approach to the sport.
His understanding of the sport’s complexities, combined with his top-tier performance on the global stage, has solidified his position as a pioneer in the field of UK Jiu Jitsu.
In addition to his competition success, Paris injects his passion and reverence for the sport into every lesson, successfully moulding the next generation of grapplers.
