Twenty years ago, Roy wasn't a martial artist. He was lost, and struggling with self-destructive habits. Jiu Jitsu gave him a purpose, and it's the same purpose behind Arte Suave.

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He built this academy to be a place where men can leave the stresses of life behind and find a brotherhood that builds them up, not tears them down.

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"20 years ago, I wasn't a martial artist. I was lost and struggling with self destructive habits. BJJ gave me a purpose. I built this academy to be a place where men can leave the stresses of life behind and find a brotherhood that builds them up, not tears them down." — Kieran "Roy" Coxon, Head Coach

John Harrison is Assistant Coach at Arte Suave and Head Instructor for West Yorkshire Police, where his focus is control and safety under real pressure. That's exactly what he brings to new starters.