Sensei Mary Greenwood

Instructor - 1st Dan

Sensei Mary started jiu-jitsu with her younger brother when she was eight years old, training under East Midlands Jiu-Jitsu at the Unstone Community Centre on a Wednesday night.

Over the next couple of years, she trained in New Whittington as well, eventually moving the new dojo at Chesterfield with Shihan Michael Holden.

After moving to the Chesterfield dojo, Sensei Mary became more involved in the Academy, helping to teach the Super Kids, the Little Dragons and also achieving Yellow Belt in kickboxing.

Sensei Mary passed her 1st Junior Black Belt soon after and went on to win Student of The Year in 2004.

During 2008, Sensei Mary fought in Continuous Fighting at the BJJA(GB) National Competition and managed to achieve a bronze medal.

In November 2008, Sensei Mary was awarded the rank of Senior Black Belt (1st Dan) alongside fellow student, Sabrina Fletcher by Shihan Michael Holden Godan and Sensei Steve France Sandan.

In November 2009, Sensei Martin achieved the recognised status of Assistant Coach (Level 1) by the BJJA(GB).