We’re pleased to welcome Coach Yeliz Akwei to our coaching team.

We’re pleased to welcome Yeliz Akwei to our coaching team.

Coach Yeliz is a qualified teacher with over 20 years of experience working in mainstream education. Throughout her career, she has supported children of all ages to learn with confidence, patience, and enjoyment. She now brings this experience into Brazilian Jiujitsu, helping young learners develop both their physical skills and their overall confidence.

In her coaching, Coach Yeliz focuses on helping children build important life skills such as resilience, focus, and problem-solving. Her approach encourages guided discovery, where children are supported to explore movement and find solutions for themselves in a safe, structured, and positive environment. This helps children stay engaged while developing independence and self-belief.

Coach Yeliz has been training in BJJ since 2020 with the Icon Jujitsu team and has competed regularly since starting.

Alongside her training and coaching, Yeliz runs the London Women’s Open Mats. These community events raise funds that are reinvested into women’s grappling, helping more women access competition through financial support for entry costs.

We’re excited for our young students and families to benefit from Coach Yeliz’s experience, energy, and supportive coaching style.