World Class Trainer
Gaz ‘Chopper’ Rees + World Champion
‘Chopper’ is extremely dedicated with passing on his wealth of knowledge to passionate students of all levels. His solid background in martial arts and fitness has brought extensive skills and experience, allowing him to build challenging, technique-focused, and simple curriculums that create strong, smart, and safe athletes.
Gaz has been doing martial arts since 1998 and has trained and fought for the world's most distinguished Muay Thai and Brazilian jiu-jitsu gyms, including Mejiro Gym in Amsterdam, Golden Glory & Sityodtong Gym in Thailand and the Carlson Gracie Jiu-jitsu School in Brazil. In 2004, Gaz started fighting professionally and has achieved many great successes, some of which include:
World title: MASA (Professional) - April 2016, Light-heavy weight division
Australian title: WMC champion (Professional) - 2011, Cruiser weight division, (defending title fight)
Australian title: WMC champion (Professional) - 2010, Cruiser weight division
Silver medalist: Iran's Presidents Cup - 2012, Cruiser weight division
Represented Australia: IFMA World Championships in Russia - 2012, Cruiser weight division
Evolution 24 - 2011, Light-heavy weight division
South Pacific title: WKA champion - 2009, Super-light heavy weight division
Australian title: WKA champion - 2009, Super-light heavy weight division
ACT State title: WKA champion - 2006, Light-heavy weight division