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Our COACHES
Rob
Rob, originally from Canada with Filipino roots, has lived in Estonia since 2011. Outside the gym, he works as a music engineer and producer, collaborating with global icons like Stevie Wonder and Bruno Mars, as well as Estonian stars. A father of three. Rob is coaching all kids’ classes and lunchtime no-gi classes. Co-founder of Node Grappling and has a brown belt in BJJ.
Efo
The guy who never smiles. Migrated to Estonia back in 2021 as a refugee from the happiest place on Earth- Finland. Efo has a unique background in military and security. As a Finnish Army veteran he has a unique approach to the sport and is more than eager to help out fellow veterans and law enforcement officers to learn unarmed combat skills. Responsible coach for Monday morning competition class and Wednesday morning Essentials class. Co-founder of Node Grappling, has a black belt in BJJ, and is a proud father of two daughters.
Tommi
Tommi traded football sliding tackles for berimbolos and never looked back. Now a BJJ brown belt, coach, and co-founder of Node Grappling, he brings experience from training and competing worldwide—including at Unity Jiu Jitsu in New York—back to Tallinn, which he has called home for over a decade. You’ll find him running the evening gi classes, where inverting isn’t required… but it’s highly recommended.
Tarmo
Tarmo is a man of many talents and is one of Estonia's most recognisable civic voices. By night, he'd rather solve his problems with a submission hold than a policy paper. Tarmo is a true renaissance man and long time friend of Node Grappling. He is running our Monday evening No-Gi class and holds a black belt in BJJ.
Risto
Risto's been getting thrown, punched and kicked for longer than he'd like to admit. These days you'll find him looking after day-to-day administration at Node Grappling, surfing or doing his reservist duty. Brown belt in BJJ, co-founder of Node, Wednesday evening No-Gi and Friday evening Essentials coach.
Kuldar
Kuldar is a young and dedicated jiu-jitsu athlete and teaching kids' classes. Known for his calm but firm approach, he focuses on building discipline and confidence in his students. When he’s not coaching, Kuldar is on the mats himself, training almost every day and continuously sharpening his skills. Kuldar has a blue belt in BJJ.
Sergei
3× Estonian Judo Champion. EJU Tournaments medalist. World Judo Champion 2023. World Sambo Bronze medalist 2019 (Masters). Barber rarely receives pay from Sergei. 5th Dan in Judo and black belt in BJJ. Sergei is our Judo coach.
Aleksandr
Master of Physical Education. 8× Estonian Judo Champion. World Judo Champion 2024 (Veterans). World and European Judo Cup medalist. All his hair went to his brother Sergei. 4th Dan in Judo and brown belt in BJJ.
Aleksandr is our Judo coach.
Aleksandr is our Judo coach.
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