Meet our Fall 2025 BJJ Instructors
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Mauricio Gomes
Mauricio Gomes, a black belt under Rolls Gracie, began his Jiu-Jitsu journey at four years old. A Rio de Janeiro State Champion, Mauricio trained closely with the Gracie family and later fathered Roger Gracie, widely considered the greatest competitor of all time.
Website: mauriciogomesbjj.com
Instagram: @mauriciogomes.bjj
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Felipe Pena
Felipe “Preguiça” Pena, a black belt under Marcelo Azevedo, is one of the most accomplished grapplers of his generation, with multiple ADCC titles, Copa Pódio Grand Prix victories, and IBJJF World Championships. Renowned for his dynamic guard and back attacks, Felipe will be teaching both gi and no-gi seminars.
Instagram: @felipepena
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Clark Gracie
Clark Gracie, a black belt under Carley Gracie and grandson of Carlos Gracie Sr., is one of the top middleweight competitors of his generation. Known for his dynamic submission style and signature omoplata, Clark runs Gracie Allegiance Jiu-Jitsu and continues to teach and compete worldwide.
Instagram: @clarkgracie
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Ross Nicholls
Ross Nicholls, Head Instructor at London Grapple BJJ, is a decorated competitor with titles including ADCC European Trials Champion and IBJJF British No-Gi National Champion. Known for notable victories over top grapplers, Ross brings extensive competition experience and technical expertise to his students at London Grapple.
Instagram: @rossnichollsbjj
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Dan Strauss
Dan Strauss, an accomplished Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor, holds titles like ADCC and NAGA European Champion. A Polaris, EBI, and ADCC veteran, he is also the host of the Raspberry Ape Podcast, where he explores grappling and training insights. Known for his unique grip strength training, Dan teaches worldwide.
Instagram: @raspberry_ape
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Cameron Shayne
Cameron Shayne, founder of Budokon University, pioneered the integration of martial arts, yoga, and mobility into a unified movement system. His innovative classes blend jiu jitsu, yoga, and calisthenics, promoting strength, flexibility, and mental clarity.
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Natalie Day
Natalie Day, from Oxford, England, is the UK’s first woman to independently own and run a jiu-jitsu academy, GROW JIU JITSU. A black belt under Mauricio Gomes and current European Champion, she also founded GROW EVENTS and offers the UK’s first jiu-jitsu apprenticeship program for aspiring professionals.
Website: growjiujitsu.com
Instagram: @growjiujitsu, @growevents
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Jon Thomas
Jon Thomas, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and instructor, trained under Romero Cavalcanti and Lucas Lepri. Known for his technical expertise and Toreando Pass, he has won numerous IBJJF titles, including World and Pan Championships. Jon currently coaches at Valhalla Jiu-Jitsu in Sweden.
Instagram: @jonthomasbjj
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Joe Notebaert
Joe Notebaert, founder of the Mallorca BJJ and Yoga Festival and head instructor at Mallorca BJJ, leads the festival’s complete beginner BJJ classes, offering newcomers a structured introduction to the sport. A black belt under Cesar Lima, Joe blends his BJJ expertise with his event planning skills to create a unique festival experience.
Website: www.mallorcabjj.com
More to be announced soon…
Meet our Fall 2025 Yoga Instructors
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Melayne Shayne
Melayne Shayne, leader of the Budokon Yoga Program, blends yoga, martial arts, and self-reflection to inspire personal growth. As founder of the Warrior Women Tribe, she empowers women worldwide through movement, retreats, and workshops, fostering connection and transformation in a supportive, co-creative space.
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Jelena Lieberberg
Jelena Lieberberg, a Berlin-based yoga instructor and naturopath, is known for her dynamic KICK ASS YOGA style. A former TV presenter, she has led workshops across Europe and authored books on yoga and mobility. Jelena combines holistic therapies with yoga to support yogis, athletes, and movers.
Instagram: @jelenalieberberg
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Jamie Ray
Jamie Ray is a yoga teacher and director at The Wellness Foundry, a spiritual wellbeing brand. He teaches vinyāsa flow with a strong focus on breath, offering accessible classes for all levels. Jamie also practices Past Life Regression Therapy, supporting personal growth through holistic exploration.
Website: wellnessfoundry.co.uk
Instagram: @jamiermeek, @wellnessfoundry
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Eli and Pat
Eli and Patrick are yoga and movement teachers based near Rotterdam, with training across India, Thailand, and Europe. Together they specialize in Hatha, Vinyasa, Breathwork, and Functional Movement. With over 1,400 hours of training, they bring a playful, grounded approach to their workshops, retreats, and classes worldwide.
Website: movewitheli.com
Instagram: @movewitheli_, @yogabreathevolution
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Lou Stokes
Lou Stokes is a certified yoga and meditation instructor based in Madrid, originally from London. Her teaching emphasizes the exploration of body, breath, and self, blending mindfulness, resilience, and personal growth. Lou also shares her insights through consulting, education, and her platform, “The Lou Stokes Podcast.”
Website: loustokes.com
Instagram: @byloustokes
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Angela Selivanova
Angela Selivanova, a yoga instructor from Latvia, has taught since 2010, currently based at Bodhana Yoga Studio in Mallorca. Trained under Paul Dallaghan, R. Sharath Jois, and Vinay Kumar, Angela integrates yoga’s science and spirituality for holistic well-being. She leads advanced Vinyasa, philosophy, Pranayama, and meditation classes.
Websites: www.samahitaretreat.com, sharathjois.com, sthalam8.com, pranavashya.com
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Carmen Jaguar
Carmen Jaguar is a spiritual guide specializing in emotional liberation and reconnection with the body’s natural flow. With a background in coaching and ancestral medicines, she helps others expand consciousness through deep listening and presence. Alongside her partner Bruno, she offers Bufo Alvarius and Kambo sessions at a private villa during the festival, with Q&A sessions held on-site.
Instagram: @carmenjaguar
Other Fall 2025 Instructors
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Fiona
Fiona, an international cacao medicine guide and energy healer, leads cacao ceremonies for self-discovery and inner healing. Her sessions combine cacao with meditation, breathwork, and intuitive movement, creating a space for reconnecting with empathy and emotions. Originally from Australia, Fiona now resides in Barcelona.
Instagram: @thrivingessence
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Anne-Christin
Anne-Christin is an Embodiment Coach specializing in body movement, intuitive dance, mindfulness, and Reiki to guide personal transformation. Her workshops help clients reconnect with their bodies, unlock intuition, and shift limiting beliefs. Based in Mallorca, she offers online and in-person coaching to promote daily joy and balanced living.
Website: www.thebeautyofnow.net
Instagram: @the.beauty.of.now
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Michael Blevins
Michael Blevins is a coach, athlete, and consultant with a deep-rooted passion for human performance. Known for training Hollywood stars like Henry Cavill, he has worked on films such as Man of Steel and 300: Rise of an Empire. As the co-founder of NonProphet and creator of The Space Program, Michael blends physical training with philosophy, mindfulness, and self-mastery. His approach prioritizes sustainability, effort, and longevity in fitness and life.
Instagram: @gritandteeth
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Luke Wills
Luke Wills, raised in Mallorca, is a certified instructor in the Wim Hof Method, Oxygen Advantage, and Art of Breath. His global journey includes diving, Thai boxing, and winter ascents, teaching that mind-body mastery unlocks our full potential. Luke’s sessions focus on breathwork, movement, and reconnecting with nature.
Instagram: @lukemallorca
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Artur Paulins
Artur Paulins is an international breathwork coach and ice bath specialist, trained by Wim Hof and based in Sweden. Known for making calm accessible, he’s worked with UK Special Forces, Norwegian royalty, and global celebrities. Artur also holds a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Instagram: @arturpaulins
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Julian Chapman
Julian Chapman is a freedive instructor and full-time geologist with a passion for breath-hold diving. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in safe and enjoyable freediving, from line-diving to spearfishing and cave exploration. Before your first in-water dive, attending an intro briefing is required. Three dive sessions run daily, each with four divers on our apnea raft. Be sure to complete the necessary briefing and booking form before joining.
Instagram: @sea.people.mallorca
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Vladimir Semenčić
Vladimir Semenčić, co-founder of the Croatian Summer Salsa Festival, brings his passion for salsa and bachata to the festival this Spring. Since 2005, he and his wife Daniela have created dance events that attract thousands globally, blending dance education with cultural connection. Vladimir’s mission centers on building community through movement.
Instagram:@croatiansummersalsafestival
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Gongoro
Gongoro, an Italian gong therapist trained at Adinadd Art Gong School, offers transformative sound baths. Certified with over 300 hours under gong master Har Harí, Gongoro’s sessions use the gong’s universal vibrations to promote cellular healing, release trauma, and awaken intuition. Join his daily gong baths at 5pm.
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Fiongal Greenlaw
Fiongal Greenlaw is a Seer, Tarot Master, and founder of The Wellness Foundry, a spiritual hub offering readings, healings, and intuitive workshops. Named London’s top Tarot Reader by Time Out, Fiongal blends insight and clarity to help clients navigate life’s path through ancient wisdom and modern intuition.
Website: wellnessfoundry.co.uk
Instagram: @wellnessfoundry