BJJ/MMA Instructor Castle Hill

Simon started training in boxing in 1983 and had his first fight experience in the ring as a young teenager. After a few years and a short break Simon re-commenced training in martial arts, spending years honing his skills as a Taekwondo exponent and incorporating his boxing skills.

After cross training in many styles and out of frustration of the lack of any real sparring at most of the local gyms, Simon, his brother Luke and a handful of willing individuals would meet at the local park and engage in many no holds barred full contact matches, circa early 1990’s.

As the numbers diminished and Simon’s thirst for more knowledge increased, he found himself yet again searching the pages of martial arts magazines and traveling to various different martial arts clubs. Then in 1995 the video tape that sparked his curiosity, UFC 1

from the USA.

The search began for a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor, nearly a year later the advertisement that would change his life. John Will in a Muay Thai type stance, wearing only gi pants and a black belt, (rather outside the square for the time), advertising Shootfighting. After a conversation with John he was directed to the only accredited instructor at that time in Sydney, Mr Anthony Lange.

A lifetime friendship has followed and Anthony continues as Simon’s long time BJJ/MMA coach and mentor. Along the way he has trained with many of the elite in the industry including UFC and BJJ world champions.

Having competed in many styles himself Simon, a former BJJ champion and shootfighter, is on the cutting edge of modern martial arts training and brings a very open minded and unique style of teaching to the mat.

Other sporting achievements include two state titles and rep. soccer. Also a lengthy career on the side and many titles as a pro motorcycle racer.

Simon accredits most of his achievements to the support of his loving wife Belinda and considers passing on his knowledge to his dedicated son and students to be among the most satisfying in life.

Simon’s ranks and accreditation

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Black Belt

Mixed Martial Arts - Black Belt 2nd Degree

Pankration - Black Belt 2nd Degree

Freestyle - Black Belt 4th Degree

Taekwondo - Black Belt

Government Accredited Instructor

NCAS - Level 2

Sports Coaching - Certificate 4

Senior First Aid