Meet The Team
At Cornerstone Grappling Academy our team is the heart and soul of our community. Our instructors bring a wealth of experience and passion to every class and this ensures that every member receives personalised attention and encouragement, creating a welcoming and empowering environment for all.
Luke Griffith
Co-Founder & Head Coach
Luke Griffith
– Black Belt (under John Danaher)
– ADCC Worlds Silver medalist
– 4x WNO veteran 4-0
– 3x IBJJF No Gi Pan Gold medalist
– 2x IBJJF European double gold medalist
– 3x IBJJF World Gold medalist
– GrappleFest Heavy weight Champion & superfight winner
– UFC fight pass superfight winner
– 2x ADCC European, Middle East & African Championship gold Medalist
Lloyd Griffith
Co-Founder & Head Coach
Lloyd Griffith
– First Degree Black Belt
– Referee
– First Aid Level 1
– Instructor: Kiddies lessons, Intermediate, Fundamental & Advanced Classes
Hannah Griffith
Co-Founder & Coach
Hannah Griffith
– Purple belt
– Referee
– First aid level 1
– Instructor: kiddies lessons, intermediate, fundamentals, advance classes, ladies self defense, corporate workshops, private lessons and Jiujitsu on the move lessons
– International Jiu Jitsu competitor
– IBJJF London No Gi open double Gold 2025
– ADCC Worlds Open Gold medalist 2024
– IBJJF NoGi World purple belt gold medalist 2024
– IBJJF NoGi Pan Ams purple belt double gold medalist 2024
Aidan Griffith
Coach
Aidan Griffith
– Purple Belt
- First aid level 1
- Instructor : intermediate, advanced, & private lessons
– International jiu-jitsu competitor
– Subkings Light heavyweight champion
– Subkings Absolute champion
– ADCC Africa -99kg champion
– ADCC Africa +99kg Champion
– 2X ADCC Africa absolute champion
Kyle Lundie
Coach
Kyle Lundie
– Purple Belt
– Referee
– First Aid Level 1
– International & Local Jiu Jitsu Competitor
– ADCC Africa -88kg Champion
– ADCC Africa -99kg Champion
– Instructor: Kiddies lessons, Intermediate, Fundamental, Advanced Classes, Private lessons, Jiu Jitsu on the Move Lessons & Self-Defense Workshops
Keanho Lundie
Coach
Keanho Lundie
– Purple Belt
– Referee
– First Aid Level 1
– Local Jiu Jitsu Competitor
– Instructor: Intermediate & Private Classes
Milan Strydom
Coach
Milan Strydom
– Blue Belt
– Referee
– First Aid Level 1
– International & Local Jiu Jitsu Competitor
– Instructor: Kids, Fundamentals Assistant & Jiu Jitsu on the Move Lessons
Elijah Rothmann
Coach
Elijah Rothmann
– Blue Belt
– Local Jiu Jitsu Competitor
– Instructor: Kiddies lessons & Fundamental Assistant
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