Our Staff

Lucio Rodrigues “Lagarto” - Head Coach World Champion

A student of Master Carlos Gracie Jnr, Lucio Rodrigues also known as “Lagarto”, is a decorated Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Carlos Gracie Junior from Gracie Barra who has victoriously battled with cancer, returning to BJJ after his recovery to conquer some of the most important titles in his career, such as the European Open and the World Pro Cup finals in Abu Dhabi.

  • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Champion
  • Gracie Barra Black belt under Master Carlos Gracie Jnr
  • Over 20 years experience

Ricky Gillon -Official Gracie Barra Instructor

Fully certified Gracie Barra Instructor with 25 years coaching experience is one of Scotland’s leading sports coaches and martial arts instructors, He`s taken hundreds of people from little or no fitness to athlete standard. Rick practices what he preaches ,at 45, is fitter and stronger than most men half his age.His genuine real passion is for helping the out of shape to turn their lives around and realise their true potential .

    Gracie Barra Glasgow Scotland Head Instructor

  • Gracie Barra official coach
  • program director
  • Top personal trainer
  • Qualified kettlebell teacher
  • Kids brazilian jiu jitsu coach
  • 3 x black belt in various martial arts

Kellyanne Gillon - Thaiboxing Coach

Kellyanne has been training in martial arts since she was five years old ,now at 19 is a personal fitness and martial arts coach and kids coach.Kelly is dedicated to helping anyone who wants to get fitter and in shape quickly as well as improving their confidence

  • Kids thaiboxing coach
  • Personal fitness trainer
  • Thaiboxer
  • 2nd degree Ju Jitsu Junior black-belt
  • Ju Jitsu Kumite gold medalist

    • Owen CambellAssistant Gracie Barra Coach

    Owen is assistant brazilian jiu jitsu coach at gracie barra glasgow scotland .He teaches on fundamental programes and is very good at helping beginners feel welcome and improve quickly.

    • assistant coach
    • Fundamental’s trainer

    Allan Shannon- Kickboxing Instructors Black Belt

    The Shannon brothers have over 25 years coaching experience between them also fought at the highest level national and internationally.

    • National kickboxing instructor
    • Personal trainer

    Martyn Shannon- Kickboxing Instructors Black Belt

    The Shannon brothers have over 25 years coaching experience between them also fought at the highest level national and internationally.

    • National kickboxing instructor
    • Personal trainer

    VADIM KOLGANOV- Freestyle sambo wrestling

    Master of sport gold medalist, Vadim is the very best around in sambo wrestling over 25 years of experience.

    • British Sambo Champion in 2006
    • Bronze medal in wrestling at the World Masters Championships in 2005

    MACIEJ SIEMBAB- polish MMA Instructor

    Maciej is a current MMA athlete and member of the gracie barra with many years experience.

    • Polish MMA Instructor
    • Member of the gracie barra

    JOHN MILLER- Chief instructor of IKM’S

    John Miller is chief instructor of ikms offering the very top level of krav maga instruction

    • Chief instructor of ikms
    • Krav maga instruction