My name is Lloyd “The Yorkshire Gripper” Cooper 

I’m a partner & dad of three - Corporate desk jockey by day - & by night Head coach and founder of Gripper Jiu Jitsu & 2nd degree blackbelt in BJJ of 16 years  
I’ve won on the biggest pro shows in the UK such as Polaris and grapplemax - I’m at x2 ADCC pro class champion - IBJJF European champion at masters  and a veteran of many other submission only events to which I’ve specialised 
Contrary to a lot of athletes at the top levels in BJJ whom get there by being in essence gym rats & focusing just on BJJ - I didn’t want to sacrifice anything - day job - running the gym business - having kids - being a “professional” Jiu Jitsu athlete - and doing up a 150 year old house too just for extra shits and giggles 

I’ve been able to stay at the top level in spite of all the other responsibilities I have by demanding a lot of myself & making the absolute most out of every session I have as time is not something I have tons of 
what goes hand in hand with that is nutrition - working with Rick & joining team Strom has really allowed me to recapture my best health and fitness & keep putting in dangerous performances !
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