Our Coaches

5 black belts. A professional MMA champion. A triple title holder. This is who coaches you at Flux.

Justin Murray
Justin Murray
BJJ Black Belt · Head MMA Coach · Co-Owner

One of Newcastle's original MMA fighters. A two-time Australian champion, Justin leads our MMA program and creates champions from first timers through to Pro fighters.

Dan Ireland
Dan Ireland
BJJ Black Belt · Head BJJ Coach · Co-Owner

15+ years on the mat. Dan coaches the long game — meeting you where you're at from your first class to black belt and beyond.

Jess
Jess
BJJ Black Belt · Head Kids & Youth BJJ Coach

15+ years on the mat and a serious competitor across BJJ and MMA. Jess is the driving force behind how our youngest members learn, grow and fall in love with the sport.

Damien
Damien
BJJ Black Belt

Our highest-graded black belt, with 15+ years of mat time. Old-school foundations, a modern leg-lock game, and an MMA-aware lens — grappling with strikes in the mix.

Danielle
Danielle
MMA Coach · Striking & MMA Specialist

A pro MMA fighter and triple champion (GAMMA, MASA and Diamondback) who's represented Australia at the GAMMA World Championships. At Flux she coaches striking and MMA prep, plus all-levels striking classes.

Mitch
Mitch
BJJ Purple Belt · Head Teens MMA Coach

Leads the teens MMA program, with a background in amateur boxing and kickboxing. Big on mentorship — how his students carry themselves outside the gym matters as much as inside it.

Ben
Ben
BJJ Black Belt · Sunday Open Mat Lead

A black belt with 10+ years in, and the man behind our free Sunday community open mats. Known for his charity fundraising and anti-bullying work — training as a force for good.

Justin
Justin
BJJ Brown Belt · Kids BJJ Coach

A brown belt with 10+ years on the mat, focused on the kids — building confidence, resilience and good habits in a class that's structured and fun.

Bel
Bel
Striking Coach · Children's Program Specialist

A technical striking coach with a real gift for working with kids, including those with additional needs. As a mum herself, she brings patience and empathy to every class.

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