Meet the Owners
Meet the powerhouse behind The Grappling Center—our head coaches are world-class athletes, seasoned competitors, and dedicated mentors. With decades of international experience across BJJ, wrestling, MMA, and performance coaching, they bring elite knowledge, passion, and purpose to every class. This isn’t just training—it’s leveling up with the best in the game.
A 2nd-degree BJJ black belt under Cristiano Marcello, Professor Diego leads The Grappling Center’s BJJ program with global experience and championship pedigree. A decorated competitor and former MMA fighter, he’s coached in Brazil, China, and Malaysia—bringing elite-level skill, strategy, and mentorship to every student.
A BJJ black belt and former Iranian National Grappling Team member, Coach Mehdi leads wrestling at The Grappling Center. With a 5–2 pro MMA record and over a decade of coaching experience, he’s also Malaysia’s National Wrestling Coach and a founding force in the country’s grappling scene—training youth, hobbyists, and pros alike.
Coach Jack leads Strength & Conditioning at The Grappling Center, drawing from 10+ years in Olympic and national sports. A sports scientist with a Master’s in Human Kinesiology, he’s worked with Team China, Malaysia’s top athletes, and national dodgeball teams—using data-driven training to boost performance, mobility, and injury resilience across all levels.
We're also looking for passionate coaches to join us. If you live and breathe grappling, let's talk.