Alfie Penney

Coach

Alfie Penney discovered Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at 19, transitioning from rugby. Despite a rocky start, a transformative coaching approach led him to excel, earning a brown belt in late 2023. A passionate teacher and cross-trainer in combat sports, Alfie is devoted to Jiu Jitsu, driven by the joy of solving the dynamic puzzles it presents on the mats.

Alfie Penney Biography

Alfie began his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) journey at 19, transitioning from rugby and initially struggling with the sport. His turning point came when a respected coach introduced him to the Concept Based Approach, significantly enhancing his grappling skills and leading to his brown belt in late 2023. Despite cross-training in Boxing, Muay Thai, and Wrestling, BJJ remains his primary focus, described as a “jealous lover” demanding his utmost dedication. Alfie’s passion for BJJ is driven by the joy of problem-solving on the mats, where he now teaches others the fundamental concepts that transformed his own approach to the sport.

Three Fun Facts

• He used to have really long curly hair once upon a time.

• He played a high standard of rugby union in his youth before converting to BJJ.

• ⁠He’s also a Strength & Conditioning Coach & Have worked with a variety of athletes from different sports to enhance their physical performance.