HEAD COACH - BLACK BELT
JUSTIN 'CHIMPY' GALLAGHER

Professor Chimpy was awarded his black belt in 2021 from Masters Leo and Alvaro Bobadilla as a member of the illustrious Grappling Fight Team(GFT,) founded in Rio De Janeiro Brazil. Studying Bjj and actively competing in mixed martial arts since 2011 he has acquired a vast degree of knowledge in combat sports and accumulated many Gi and No-Gi competition titles along this journey.

Upon suffering a serious hand injury in his last MMA bout, he devoted himself solely to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practice with a view to achieving the Faixa Preta or black belt.

Studying the last seven years under Master Leo in Mandurah, it was during this time that he had the opportunity to train with and learn from a selection of multiple world champion athletes and also some of the world’s best coaches to realise his dream. The last five years he has been a coach at the GFT Mandurah, Rockingham and Baldivis Academies, building a reputation along the way as a much sought after coach who values the old world principles of martial arts but also one with a passion for innovation and a grasp of ever evolving sports concepts and advancements.

Now the dream for Professor Chimpy is bringing these techniques, concepts and mentoring to the community and athletes of the Kwinana and surrounding areas.

We are only just getting started and journey is long but together we are stronger!

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BLACK BELT
GABRIEL 'PITBULL' CASTRO

Professor Gabriel 'Pitbull' Castro began his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey in 2011 by training at the renowned Gracie Barra Belo Horizonte (GBBH), where he dedicated numerous years competing and improving his skills. In 2019, he achieved the prestigious black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

The profound impact of Jiu Jitsu on his life led him to pursue a bachelor's degree in Sports and Science at the Federal University of Minas Gerais in 2016. Graduating in 2020, he dedicated his studies to various aspects including sports training, bodybuilding, stretching, and myofascial release. He firmly believes that these areas of expertise greatly contribute for the quality of his teaching and results.

Upon arriving in Australia in 2022, he continued his training at Grappling Fight Team Mandurah (GFT) and crossed paths with Professor Chimpy. In 2024, Professor Chimpy invited him to join and be part of Phronesis Jiu Jitsu, working together to deliver a competitive and united team.

Professor Pitbull's ultimate aspiration is to positively impact people's lives by spreading the art of Jiu Jitsu, bringing confidence and happiness to his students.

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