meet the team

– BJJ black belt
– Karate black belt
– 25 years Combat sports experience

With over 25 years Martial Arts experience Joel began his training in 1994 in the art of Zen Do Kai Karate & Muay Thai. He achieved his black belt in Zen Do Kai in 1999 before he began training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) in 2002. Joel received his BJJ blue belt in 2007, purple in 2010, brown in 2015 and his black belt in 2016 from Professor Antonio Mota and Professor Andre Galvao.

Coming through the ranks in BJJ Joel competed regularly enjoying many successes including winning the QLD state titles at all belts (white to purple), and a silver medal and Pan Pacs in 2010. Amongst many other medals on the local competition circuit. Joel has travelled and trained in the UK, USA and Brazil where he has trained with the likes of Andre Galvao, Josh Hinger, JT Torres, Marcelo Garcia and Ricardo De La Riva.

Joel is a Medical Scientist by trade with degrees in both Medical Science and Biotechnology. He brings a scientific approach to his training and coaching, putting the Lab in Combat Lab.

About

- BJJ black belt
- 12 years Combat sports experience

With over 12 years’ experience Nicole began training in kickboxing in 2008 and later BJJ in 2012 under her husband Professor Joel. She received her blue belt in 2015, purple in 2017 and brown in 2019. Nicole has achieved success at all belt levels in competition with over 35 gold medals on the QBJJC circuit and winning QLD state titles five years in a row.
As a professional MMA fighter Nicole has accomplished a 6-2 record, an XFC amateur championship belt, as well as being ranked #1 P4P female in Australia and NZ throughout 2017 & 2018. Nicole also holds a Medical Science degree and works in Pathology as a Medical Scientist.

 – BJJ black belt
– Former Australian Coastal Combat MMA welterweight champion
– Current Battle At The Beach K1 champion
– 11 years Combat sports experience

Ty began his Martial Arts journey in 2010 under Coach Joel. Competing in his first MMA fight at 16, Ty won by submission over a man 10 years his senior, putting a stamp on the MMA scene early on in his career. In December 2020 Ty received his BJJ Black belt from Joel Szepesvary.

His current accolades include 2 x amateur XFC champion, former professional Eternal MMA champion, current professional Coastal Combat MMA champion and current BATB K1 champion.

Ty has spent time training in the USA and Thailand, and also holds a personal training qualification.

About

– BJJ Brown belt
– 15 years Combat sports experience