Szymon Lisiak, Head Coach of HR Academy, holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu awarded by Yuki Nakai and Jeff Lawson. He is a decorated competitor, having achieved multiple medals in various competitions, including silver and bronze at the IBJJF European Championships.

Andrzej Cichy, coach HR Academy Gi and No Gi instructor, brings nine years of dedicated experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to his role. He holds a brown belt under the guidance of Yuki Nakai and Jeff Lawson, demonstrating a deep commitment to the art and its principles

Benjamin Harrison is an experienced Head Coach specializing in striking, MMA, and boxing. He has competed in 75 professional fights across MMA and boxing, bringing real fight experience into every training session.

He is also a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, combining elite grappling knowledge with high-level striking expertise.

Benjamin works with both amateur and professional athletes, focusing on technical precision, fight IQ, conditioning, and a winning mindset.

Lisa Holdsworth is our women’s BJJ Instructor. She is a BJJ brown belt under Jeff Lawson, and a seasoned competitor in both Gi and No Gi. She has fought on Europe’s biggest stages like enyo grappling and grapplefest, as well as grappling tournaments too! She also has a black belt in Judo and likes to bring takedowns into her classes.

Matt Frampton earned his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt in 2023 under Micah Atkinson (Othala). He began his MMA journey in 2008, training under Jeff Lawson, and has since developed extensive experience in MMA, BJJ, and Muay Thai.

With nearly two decades of dedication to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Matt trains and teaches both Gi and No-Gi.

Before focusing fully on martial arts, he was ranked #1 in the country for hammer throw and is also a competitive powerlifter — bringing elite-level strength and athletic performance knowledge into his coaching.

Harry Balston is a dedicated martial artist with a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and extensive experience in MMA, Muay Thai, and various striking arts. With years of training and competition under his belt, Harry has developed a deep understanding of both ground and stand-up techniques, making him a versatile and skilled practitioner. His commitment to continuous improvement and passion for martial arts drive him to excel in every discipline he pursues.

Connor is a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a long-time student of Muay Thai and MMA . At Harbour Fight Academy, he is responsible for leading children’s training sessions. He holds an Enhanced DBS certificate and is certified in first aid.

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