Instructors - TCR Manchester Train Compete Repeat

Our Instructors

Head Instructor

Lawrence Dutton

Lawrence Dutton is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 1st Degree Black Belt

His journey began in 2008 and since has established himself as both a respected competitor and an influential figure in the UK BJJ community. A 1st degree black belt under Paul Hartley in the lineage of Lagarto Lucio Rodrigues, Lawrence spent much of his early career as a dedicated member of the Gracie Barra team before bringing his expertise to TCR.

Lawrence has been an active Gi and No-Gi competitor since 2009. His competition record includes medals at the English Open, multiple IBJJF London Open podium finishes, and twice earning IBJJF European Brown Belt medals.

Beyond competition, Lawrence is the founder and owner of the BJJ 247 events franchise, which he has run since 2015, helping to grow the sport through high-quality tournaments and community engagement.

At TCR, Lawrence combines his deep technical knowledge with years of mat experience to create a welcoming yet challenging training environment, committed to developing students of all levels.

Instructor

Rafael Mikail

Rafael Mikail is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt under Lucio Sergio, known for his technical ability, competitive mindset, and deep commitment to the sport. With 11 years of experience training he started his journey in Portugal and migrated over to UK training now under one of the UK/Brazil’s most respected professors, Rafael brings a high level of discipline, control, and fluidity to his game. He is an active competitor and has achieved a European title in NAGA, 3 times AJP Tour pro champion, IBJJF british Champion and ADCC UK medalist.

Rafael continues to represent the values of Jiu-Jitsu both on and off the mats — through competition, coaching support, and maintaining the standards of the sport as an official.

Instructor

Chloe Walker

Chloe Walker is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt under 4th Degree Black Belt Steve Campbell at Stealth BJJ Manchester. Her journey began in October 2016 where she started the sport to lose weight and be confident enough to defend against bullying, which over the last 9 years turned into becoming an active international competitor.

Back in the beginning of her journey when competing in junior divisions she became World, European and National Champion. Then after just a few years being in adult divisions Chloe became IBJJF Dublin Open Champion and British Champion.

Beyond competitions Chloe is passionate about sharing her knowledge and love for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with others. Specifically, as she’s experienced it herself, she wants to encourage other women to discover the benefits of training BJJ by creating a supportive training environment here at TCR.