Karl Tanswell SBGi Vice President and SBG Manchester Head Coach
In July 2007 Karl Tanswell became the third Instructor to receive his BJJ black belt from Matt Thornton. Here is a note from Matt regarding this promotion: “I have known Karl for about Eight Years now, and those of you that have worked with Karl already know he is a world class Coach. Whether you have seen his work on BODOG, or had the pleasure of attending one of his workshops recently to see the innovative MMA curriculum he has developed, there is no doubt Karl is one of the top MMA Coaches in the world at the moment.
What you may not know is Karl is equally skilled with a gi. He can teach the entire Art of BJJ, gi, no-gi, MMA, and the self defense applications. He has helped Coach multiple world Champions, and the UK SBG athletes consistently dominate in both submission and MMA events. And I am proud to add Karl to my list of black belts.”

Specialist Areas

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Submission Grappling, Muay Thai Boxing, Western Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts

Qualifications

BJJ Black Belt 3nd Degree, Licensed Boxing Cornerman

Matt Inman
Matt InmanSBG Manchester Coach
Matt Inman is a currently a Professional Boxer and personal trainer. Matt is an experienced and active competitor who already has 16 MMA fights under his belt as part of the SBGUK competition team. He is the former Strike & Submit European title holder . Matt has also competed in Thai Boxing, with over 15 fights, a career in which highlights have included fighting in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand and holding the IKF British Amateur Title.

Matt’s competition experience and passion for combat athletics has helped him develop an understanding of all aspects of mixed martial arts. He has coached at SBGmainline and is a well versed competition coach. Matt enjoys working with all levels of athletes, from fighters training for competition, to total beginners who are just looking to get in shape and have fun.

Qualifications

Professional Boxer, BJJ Black Belt, SBG Coach, Level 3 Personal Trainer

Specialist Areas

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai Boxing, Western Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts, Personal Fitness Training

Jon Bond
Jon Bond
Jon is the Head of Strength and Conditioning at SBGmainline. In addition to this he is the Assistant Boxing Trainer helping fighters prepare and working the corner.

During his time at the gym he has worked with novice athletes all the way through to Professional fighters. Jon is 100 percent dedicated to the development of the individual athlete and all personal training sessions are geared to your individual needs.

Specialist Areas

Boxing, JC Santana, MMA Srength and Conditioning Coach, Metabolic Conditioning / Strength, Power and endurance, Speed quickness and agility conditioning, Yoga and PNF stretching

Qualifications

YMCA Advanced Personal Trainer, Sports Therapy Diploma, ABA Boxing Coach,SBG Coach

Casey Jones
Casey Jones
Casey coaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Submission Grappling at SBG Mainline.He is an experienced full time coach and competitor having competed in over 60 submission grappling and BJJ matches winning medals in some of the UKs biggest tournaments, often competing well above his natural weight class to get more matches and having only been stopped once.

He has also competed in full contact kickboxing, Judo and Semi-Pro MMA.

Casey has a friendly and open coaching style teaching from a proven syllabus while still constantly innovating and is dedicated to quick and genuine advancement of all students.

Specialist Areas

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Submission Grappling

Qualifications

BJJ Black Belt, SBG Coach

Chris Coltrane
Chris ColtraneBrazilian Jiu Jitsu Coach
Chris coaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Submission Grappling at SBG Mainline. He is an experienced coach and competitor having competed in numerous submission grappling and BJJ competitions, winning gold for SBG twelve times so far.

Specialist Areas

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Submission Grappling

Qualifications

BJJ Black Belt, SBG Coach