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about Coach Vince 3rd-Degree Black Belt | Rolling Since 2002

With an informal coaching style, he brings a mix of dry humor and practical teaching style to the mats. He doesn’t claim to know everything about BJJ as he is still learning and improving. He is committed to constant growth and improvement — not just as a BJJ teacher, but as a supporter and someone who wants to see you succeed.

His focus is on helping students build confidence, discipline, and sustainable health through Jiu-Jitsu. Your effort earns respect, and he tailors his approach to individual goals, whether fitness, self-defense, or competition whenever possible.

After decades training in other martial arts, he transitioned to BJJ for its longevity and real-world effectiveness (ask him about his journey over a cup of Earl Grey—he’s got plenty of stories.) Outside the gym, he’s passionate about travel, food, and enjoys the practice of shinrin yoku during the winter season.

He holds Black Belts in traditional Japanese martial arts, is in certified strength and fitness coach, and kettlebell lifting which he started in Malaysia back in 2007. All this means that he is willing and able to seek out difficult challenges to improve elements of his life, personality and integrity.

Once upon a time
Pre-pandemic, Coach Vince used to operate a large 3,000 sq ft gym offering classes 7 days a week for over 20 years in different Bangsar locations. The 2021 pandemic regulations forced the gym to cease operations. In the aftermath several members from the old gym persuaded him to restart coaching at a nearby gym in Jalan Telawi. Now he is teaching the VCBJJ classes at the Jeet Academy facility.

Our Community, your community
Community culture is a huge aspect at VCBJJ. Mutual respect, shared trips, regular social events helps members bond and develop lifelong friendships. We share the same struggles and form lasting bonds which extend beyond the mats.

Our group extends beyond our national borders to Australia Strive Martial Arts, U.S.A. K2 Boxing & Jiu Jitsu, S. Africa ARMA Academy and Germany Wendt Jiu Jitsu Schwerte. You join an international community which extends to the largest network of independent BJJ academies worldwide via BJJ Globetrotters boasting over 1,000 BJJ academies including VCBJJ.

BJJ Black Belt and qualified to teach
Coach Vince has been in a teaching capacity since 1985 as karate-do black belt in the UK, USA and Malaysia, as well as a fully certified coach and leader in the fitness industry. He is certified in coaching training and leadership courses with several different organizations and have coached hundreds of students in fitness and martial arts for sports, for law enforcement and security in the UK, Europe and Malaysia over the years. Started learning BJJ around the end of 2002 in Malaysia, his learning journey has taken him around the globe in pursuit this art. Notable teachers include Master Rigan Machado, Master John B Will, Prof. Matt Thornton, Prof. Nick Gregoriades, Prof. Adam Shahir Kayoom, among others.

VCBJJ is registered with BJJ Globetrotters, his Black Belt has been peer-reviewed by an international panel of senior Black Belts and ratified via Beltchecker.com. VCBJJ is also member of ASJJF. All former and current affiliations are presented in Beltchecker profile for public disclosure and transparency.