THE TEAM
Meet the Team
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced competitor, our coaches have seen and worked with similar people before. Your training experience is their number one priority.
Dan is the owner and founder of Selwyn Combat and has been training BJJ for 14 years. He is a black belt under Hayden Bucknell at Axis HQ Christchurch. A NoGi specialist who dabbles in pyjama wrestling. He has also trained in MMA and Kickboxing earlier in his training.
Dan is a qualified Physiotherapist with a Masters of Sports Physiotherapy and has worked with BJJ athletes and martial artists for injury recovery and training since 2011.
Dan is a qualified Physiotherapist with a Masters of Sports Physiotherapy and has worked with BJJ athletes and martial artists for injury recovery and training since 2011.
James "Pitbull" Bishop
Born and raised in CHCH Jimi started training in 2011 under Karl Webber, turning pro in 2014. He's competed internationally for multiple titles even competing against one of the MMA G.O.A.T’s Alex Volkanovski for the AFC Featherweight title.
He's been sponsored and competed with the Fairtex fight team in Thailand in 2019 earning an opportunity for a ONE championship contract prior to COVID shutting down the world.
Born and raised in CHCH Jimi started training in 2011 under Karl Webber, turning pro in 2014. He's competed internationally for multiple titles even competing against one of the MMA G.O.A.T’s Alex Volkanovski for the AFC Featherweight title.
He's been sponsored and competed with the Fairtex fight team in Thailand in 2019 earning an opportunity for a ONE championship contract prior to COVID shutting down the world.
Now his focus is on building the next generation of kickboxing and MMA stars in the Canterbury and Selwyn regions.
On-top of all of these accolades he's an amazing personal trainer, approachable coach and a stand up human being.
Jimi leads our Adults and Kids kickboxing and MMA programmes at Selwyn Combat under the mighty Universal Vale Tudo team.
Is a born and bred Cantabrian who is one of NZ's top Wrestling Competitors and Coaches. He's been competing and coaching internationally for over 20 years.... Strap yourself in for these career highlights!!!
He attended 4 world championships from 2006 to 2010 whilst training in North Ossetia, Russia near Dagestan for 4 years culminating in a Commonwealth games appearance in 2010.
He attended 4 world championships from 2006 to 2010 whilst training in North Ossetia, Russia near Dagestan for 4 years culminating in a Commonwealth games appearance in 2010.
Whilst there he was the only non-Russian under the tutelage of Savili Bazarov a USSR Master of Sport (trust me google that guy!! Insane Wrestling!)
He then competed at the Commonwealth Games again in 2014 alongside his student Sam Belkin another Canterbury great and Axis Coach who won a Bronze medal for NZ.
On top of all this he's a multiple time NZ and Oceanian Champ, the head coach of another wrestling team winning multiple NZ national trophies and he's just a straight up awesome, approachable and nice dude!
Hailing from the mighty Manchester, England, James Entwistle is one of NZ's top Judokas. he is a 3rd Dan Black Belt as well as a Purple Belt in BJJ.
He is a multiple time NZ champ and Oceania champ and has been a member of the NZ Judo team for 7 years. He has attended the world champs at every age level being the only NZ athlete to do so.
He is a multiple time NZ champ and Oceania champ and has been a member of the NZ Judo team for 7 years. He has attended the world champs at every age level being the only NZ athlete to do so.
Ange has been working in the fitness industry for 10 years as well as a Purple Belt in BJJ and training in Wrestling.
She loves helping people build strength, move well and feel good in their bodies. Her go-to style of training is strength-based with a bit of conditioning thrown in - simple effective and built to last.
She is all about meeting people where they are at, keeping bodies moving for the long haul and making sure the gym feels like a place everyone belongs.
She loves helping people build strength, move well and feel good in their bodies. Her go-to style of training is strength-based with a bit of conditioning thrown in - simple effective and built to last.
She is all about meeting people where they are at, keeping bodies moving for the long haul and making sure the gym feels like a place everyone belongs.
Originally from the mighty Taranaki, Aengus moved to Christchurch in 2020 to study psychology at the University of Canterbury.
He began training at the CFC under Karl Webber and the other amazing coaches there. Since then he has competed in BJJ, kick-boxing, boxing and MMA. Finding success in all!
Aengus plans on continuing his active competitive schedule and is looking forward to turning pro in the near future.
Originally from the UK, but grew up in Canterbury where my love for sport and fitness developed into me getting into the fitness industry and becoming a certified PT back in 2015.
I’ve spent the last few years working across pretty much every side of the fitness industry — from personal training and club management to teaching future trainers and helping people make real lifestyle change.
I’ve coached members from all backgrounds and circumstances and worked closely with people navigating health and behaviour change both inside and outside the gym.
Outside of the gym, I run an online coaching business focused on habit and behaviour change, helping everyday people build strength, confidence, and long-term results that actually last, enjoy the odd round of golf and also have another business that helps small businesses utilise AI.
In my classes, you can expect a relaxed environment, good energy, and encouragement to push yourself in a way that feels challenging but achievable.
I’ve spent the last few years working across pretty much every side of the fitness industry — from personal training and club management to teaching future trainers and helping people make real lifestyle change.
I’ve coached members from all backgrounds and circumstances and worked closely with people navigating health and behaviour change both inside and outside the gym.
Outside of the gym, I run an online coaching business focused on habit and behaviour change, helping everyday people build strength, confidence, and long-term results that actually last, enjoy the odd round of golf and also have another business that helps small businesses utilise AI.
In my classes, you can expect a relaxed environment, good energy, and encouragement to push yourself in a way that feels challenging but achievable.
Jacob is a Brown Belt who assists with teaching especially in our Gi Classes. A technical Savant with grips like a gorilla. Don't let his soft Canadian voice deceive you.
Luca is one of our homegrown talents and is an active competitor in the regional scene. He is a BJJ Purple Belt under Dan and takes the Monday and Wednesday morning classes.
Wayne has over 20 years of coaching experience across the UK, Australia and NZ working with beginner to elite athletes. His approach is simple; No fluff, no gimmicks. Just hard, honest work that transfers directly to performance.
Caleb is one of our homegrown up and coming Kickboxers fighting out of Selwyn Combat.
Sharon is one of our homegrown BJJ Blue Belts, is an active competitor and runs our Pre-Schooler grappling programme.
