Icon Coaches

We bring different perspectives to the table, but we’re united by a love for purposeful work, thoughtful design, and real connection.

Our Team

  • Gi & No-Gi specialists with international competition experience

  • Dedicated kids programme coaches

  • Strength & Conditioning expert for grapplers

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David Terry

I am a BJJ black belt and I have trained with the Icon Team under Zé Marcello for over 17 years.  I loved the culture of the global Icon team as soon as I joined and it was exciting to be able to open my own Icon school and carry on our culture of no ego training, welcoming so many new starters to the sport.

Owner & Head Coach
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Dave Hill

I began training in MMA and Wrestling in 2005, leading to me winning 3 national MMA titles; fighting on Tuff N Uff in Las Vegas and competing at the professional level. 

Each year I like to go and travel round the world to train at and experience different gyms.

Deputy Head Coach / Wrestling Coach
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Tony Mcmorrow

Childrens Programme Director.
Being a qualified Youth/Community worker for over 25 years with extensive expertise working with kids with disabilities, complex needs like ADHD, ASD , anger problems and running projects focusing on a group work setting, it was natural for me to get involved with the kids programmes at Icon.

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Zé Marcello

ICON Founder
Zé Marcello (sixth degree black belt) went from training on wooden floors in Brazil to creating a jiu-jitsu association with more than 140 affiliates.

Icon Jiu Jitsu team founder and head coach, now living permanently in England.

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  • Unlimited Gi & No-gi classes

  • Structured progression pathway

  • Open mat sessions

  • Coach guidance

  • Community events

What your membership includes

See what’s on offer. The ICON TImetable.

Plan with precision. The timetable preview shows today’s and this week’s sessions in one place, from beginners to advanced and open mat. Many members travel from across Northern Irealnd to train here because they can combine high‑level Brazilian Jiu Jitsu withgreat team mates. Whether you live locally or commute in, you can plan your training precisely with the ICON timetable.

timetable

Begin Your Jiu Jitsu Journey

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