Luke Beston has been a student of the martial arts for close to 20 years, and holds the following ranks and teaching certifications: 1st Degree Black Belt - Gracie Jiu Jitsu under Prof. Royce Gracie Black Belt - Modern Arnis Certified Instructor - RBPP under founder Jim Wagner Certified Instructor - ISR Matrix PM Certified Instructor - Floro Fighting Systems under founder Ray Floro Luke was first introduced to Gracie Jiu Jitsu when Prof. Carlos Gracie Jr visited Australia in 1995. Over the next 10 years Luke travelled countless times to train at many of the best academies throughout Australia, Brasil and the U.S.A. During this time Luke has won a number of Grappling titles as well as being crowned the 2001 NSW Pankration Champion. In December 2005, Luke was awarded his Black Belt by Gracie Academy head instructors Prof. Royler Gracie & Prof. Rolker Gracie and Gracie Sydney head instructor Prof. Bruno Panno. This achievement made luke the first ever person from New South Wales to receive a Black Belt from the Gracie family. As a grappling coach Luke has produced many champions at the state and national level, as well as winning the overall 2005 & 2008 NSW BJJ Federation team championship. Luke is a regular contributor to BLITZ martial arts magazine. Some of his writing can be viewed on the Articles page of this website.

Luke & Prof. Royce Gracie Luke & Prof. Royler Gracie

Aside from his Grades listed above, Luke holds the following accreditations and memberships: Level 2 NCAS Government Accredited Coach - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Certificate III in Sport (Coaching) SRS30303 - Sport specialization: Martial Arts Certificate III in Security (Guarding) Senior First Aid (St John Ambulance) Member of Royce Gracie Network Member of Gracie Sydney Association / Prof. Bruno Panno Team Member of N.S.W. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (NSWBJJF) Member of Australian Ju Jitsu Federation (AJJF) Member of Australian Federation of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (AFBJJ) Member of International Martial Arts Alliance (I.M.A. - Industry Peak Body) Qualified Punchfit Trainer

Gracie Academy Black Belt Certificate	F.J.J.R. Professors Diploma	F.J.J.R. Black Belt Certificate
Modern Arnis Black Belt Certificate	I.S.R. Matrix Tier 1 Certificate	Floro Fighting Systems Certificate
Jim Wagner R.B.P.P. Level 1 Certificate	NSW BJJ Federation Referee Certificate	Certificate III in Sports Coaching

Ben Thomas

Ben Thomas is a Gracie Jiu Jitsu Black Belt. He has been studying Jiu Jitsu since 1995. In 1999 Ben travelled with Luke to Rio de Janeiro, Brasil to train at some of the world's best academies. A dedicated student Ben has won Jiu Jitsu Championships at the State and National level, as well as being crowned the 2001 NSW Pankration Champion. After more than 13 years of dilligent training, on the 20th August 2008 Ben was awarded his Black Belt in Gracie Jiu Jitsu from Luke Beston with the blessing of Prof. Royler Gracie. Ben is well known for his smooth technique and abilty to explain techniques to students. With his time working in the security industry as a nightclub bouncer, Ben is well experienced to teach real world self-defence. Ben holds the following memberships and accreditations: SRS20203 Certificate II in Sport (Coaching) Certificate II in Security (Guarding) Senior First Aid (St John Ambulance) Ben is also available for private lessons, by appointment. Call 0438 270 342 for more information or to make an appointment.

Ben Thomas & Prof. Royler Gracie

Steve Williams

Steve Williams is a Gracie Jiu Jitsu Black Belt. A pioneer of Jiu Jitsu in N.S.W, Steve has been studying Jiu Jitsu for well over 10 years. Steve's technical and analytical approach and passion for Jiu Jitsu makes him a great asset to the team. Steve is also the driving force behind many of the team's top competitors. After more than 15 years of dilligent training, on the 20th August 2008 Steve was awarded his Black Belt in Gracie Jiu Jitsu from Luke Beston with the blessing of Prof. Royler Gracie. Steve is also a highly demanded dog trainer and has has extensive experience training dogs for the security industry. For any enquiries on dog training from puppy obedience to security please contact Steve directly at: dogpsych@gmail.com or 0401 293 059. Steve teaches our Tuesday nights "Fundamentals" class, and is also available for private lessons, by appointment. Call 0438 270 342 for more information or to make an appointment. Steve holds the following memberships and accreditations: Senior First Aid (St John Ambulance)

Steve Williams & Prof. Royler Gracie