About Us

Members training on the mats at Peak Jiu Jitsu in Stafford

⊕ OUR STORY

Peak was born out of a simple idea: build the kind of club where we'd love to be a member. That includes delivering high-level coaching, instructors who are dedicated to your development,

and a welcoming gym.

Our coaches have competed and taught across the UK and internationally, and our members regularly compete and medal at some of the biggest tournaments across the UK and abroad. But whatever you want to get out of the sport, we're proud to support every member equally, whether you're here to get fit, meet new people or compete at the highest level.

We're proud of the community we've built, where members come together to train hard, push themselves to try something new, and turn up to support each other whatever their age.

Peak was born out of a simple idea: build the kind of club where we'd love to be a member. That means delivering high-level coaching, instructors who are dedicated to your development, and a welcoming gym.

Our coaches have competed and taught across the UK and internationally, achieving success at the highest levels of the sport. Wherever you are in your journey, you'll be taught and supported by people who were not only beginners once, but who know exactly what it takes to progress.

We're proud of the community we've built, where members come together to train hard, push themselves to try something new, and turn up to support each other whatever their age.

What makes Peak different

Coaching at the highest level

Our coaches have taught and competed throughout the UK and internationally and know exactly what it takes to support every student, from their first class to their first podium.

Classes built for everyone

Whether you're looking to get fit or to compete at the highest level, our sessions are designed to help you get whatever you want out of the sport.

A genuine community

A supportive community

Our members train hard, support each other at competitions, and build friendships that carry off the mat.

THE COACHES

Alex Vernon

As a coach, Alex believes in meeting each student where they are in their journey, and is passionate about helping students work towards whatever their goals may be, be that in competition, fitness, or simply gaining greater confidence.

Alex is a well-rounded black belt and active competitor, with gold medals from ADCC professional divisions and the UK Nationals to his name. He counts representing Team GB at the UWW World Championships amongst his proudest achievements. He has coached across Europe numerous times from Iceland to Estonia, and takes great pride in the consistently strong results achieved by Peak’s members in competition.

After many years on the mat, Alex still loves the physical challenge and problem solving aspects of jiu jitsu, and the community that a good club creates.

Alex is a well-rounded black belt and active competitor, with gold medals from ADCC professional divisions and the UK Nationals to his name. He has coached across Europe numerous times from Iceland to Estonia, and takes great pride in the consistently strong results achieved by Peak’s members in competition.

After many years on the mat, Alex still loves the physical challenge and problem solving aspects of jiu jitsu, and the community that a good club creates.

Black Belt

Lisbon ADCC Open Champion 2026

Matthew Stuart

As a coach, Matthew tries to treat every member as an individual and help them find the approach that works for them.

He says the best part of being a coach is helping people grow in confidence and succeed at things they once found impossible.

He started training MMA in 2010 and after a handful of matches he made the move to full time Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He hopes the brain damage will clear up any day now.

Matthew won his division of the BJJ British Open at Brown Belt and Black Belt. By day he works as an electrical engineer, and outside of jiu jitsu, he enjoys woodcarving, shoddy DIY, and writing short personal bios for himself.

As a coach, Matthew tries to treat every member as an individual and help them find the approach that works for them.

He says the best part of being a coach is helping people grow in confidence and succeed at things they once found impossible. He started training MMA in 2010 and after a handful of matches he made the move to full time Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Black Belt

British No Gi Open Champion 2024 & 2025

Sam Holland

Sam believes jiu-jitsu can be for everyone. Whether it’s just a fun hobby, a way to keep fit or you have competitive aspirations.

He has a strong belief that you should leave jiu-jitsu feeling better than when you arrived because jiu jitsu is a fantastic way to make lifelong friends and socialise. He himself has been lucky enough to travel doing jiu jitsu and has made many a friend near and far because of jiu jitsu.

His proudest achievement is winning gold in his division at the IBJJF London Open and aims to compete as often as possible. But if competing isn’t for you, he still ensures jiu jitsu can meet your goals/needs and you leave with a smile on your face.

Sam believes jiu-jitsu is for everyone. Whether you want a fun hobby, a way to get fit or you have competitive aspirations, there is a place for you on the mat.

He strongly believes that you should leave every class feeling better than when you arrived. Jiu-jitsu is a fantastic way to make lifelong friends and socialise, and he has been lucky enough to experience that firsthand, having travelled and made friends near and far through the sport.

His proudest moment on the mats was winning gold at the IBJJF London Open, and he still competes as often as he can. But if competing is not for you, that is absolutely fine. Sam makes sure jiu-jitsu works for you, whatever that looks like.

Purple Belt

IBJJF London No Gi Champion 2026

Where to Find Us

19-21 Centurion House, Anson Court, Stafford ST18 0GB

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