Paul is co-founder of The Griphouse and has been coaching Jiu Jitsu for over 20 years. With experience in training everyone from beginners to world champions. A huge fan of the sport, he is constantly working on ways of making his classes more engaging and effective. 

• BJJ Black Belt 3rd degree
• Cagewariors Bantamweight World Champion.
• Cagewarriors featherweight World Champion
• Ranked Number 1 European Bantamweight MMA fighter for over 5 years.

Guy Ramsay is co-founder of The Griphouse and head coach of its renowned Muay Thai and MMA programs. A veteran of the UK’s early pro Muay Thai scene with over 20 fights, Guy is a respected coach who has helped develop multiple Scottish, British and world champions across combat sports.

• Coached Scottish and British Muay Thai champions
• Led fighters to European titles in MMA and Muay Thai
• Guided athletes to world championship wins

Garry has been with the Griphouse since it first opened in 2005. He's been a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt for 13 years and known as one of the most knowledgeable Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners and coaches in Scotland. Garry is co-head coach for our adult and kids programme.

• BJJ Black Belt 3rd degree
• Multiple IBJJF Medalist

Dean Reilly is The Griphouse’s head MMA coach, a BJJ black belt, and former Cage Warriors pro with international fight experience. Now focused on coaching, Dean brings elite-level experience and sharp fight IQ to developing the next generation of MMA talent.

• BJJ Black Belt
• Former Cagewarriors MMA Pro
• Elite MMA development coach

Shay Montague is a Glasgow-based BJJ black belt under Darragh O’Conaill at The Griphouse. Rising from Northern Scotland, Shay claimed #1 IBJJF roosterweight titles at brown belt—Gi & No‑Gi—and won major golds in 2022–2023. Known for his gritty, inventive guard and passion for coaching.

• BJJ Black Belt
• #1 ranked IBJJF Brown belt, both Gi and No-Gi
• World-class BJJ competitor

Cameron Nicol is The Griphouse’s wrestling coach, a Commonwealth Games wrestler for Team Scotland and a BJJ black belt. Known for his technical expertise and competitive spirit, Cammy brings elite-level experience to the mats—blending top-tier grappling with expert, personable coaching.

• BJJ Black Belt
• Commonwealth Wrestler
• Griphouse wrestling coach