Professor Chris Sales
Head Instructor | Rank: 2nd Degree Black Belt
Professor Chris, a Jean Jacques Machado 2nd degree black belt is an outstanding coach, a true leader and a perfect example to all of his students. He is also known amongst his peers as a very technical competitor. Apart from all of his characteristics, he is also one of the most sought out Coaches for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as he aims to bring out a person’s full potential both in sport and in life itself. He is still an active competitor and has won numerous BJJ titles in Australia and overseas. Many State and National Champions have been guided by Coach Chris and he believes that the success of Alpha Jiu Jitsu Academy and its students is a result from hard work, dedication, proper guidance and mentorship.
Coach Gladwin Fedilies
Head Instructor
Head Instructor and Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt, Gladwin Fedilies has been involved in Jiu Jitsu and martial arts for over a decade. He is a prominent trainer and coach and leads all our programs here at the academy. An adept student of the gentle art, he believes that Jiu Jitsu is not only the most effective form of self-defence but both a physical and emotional therapy for everyone from all walks of life. He is a professionally qualified coach and passionate teacher of all skill levels from beginners to competition-level athletes and students of all ages. He believes that Jiu Jitsu and martial arts are a way of life and that through disciplined and structured training, anyone can achieve their goals, develop new skills and habits and most importantly live a happy, confident, and fulfilled life. Coach Gladwin dedicates his time to teaching and training Jiu Jitsu full time. He is continuously striving to progress as a practitioner and to evolve into a more complete martial artist and coach and above all else, a better human being. Coach Gladwin has guided hundreds of students of all ages to achieving their goals, overcoming their limitations, and integrating Jiu Jitsu into daily life and most importantly realize their true potential both on and off the mats.