Joe Chapple

Joe began training in strength training in 2007 and was soon introduced to freestyle wrestling at Lewisham Wrestling Club. He committed fully to the sport, training consistently for six years and competing throughout that period.

Two years into his wrestling career, Joe began coaching on a volunteer basis, marking the start of his coaching pathway. At the peak of his competitive wrestling career, he medalled at the English Championships.

Joe was later introduced to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu after being exposed to submission grappling, which highlighted a gap in his skillset despite his wrestling background. In 2013, he began training BJJ under Vinicius De Castro, later becoming a coach at the gym where he taught wrestling for BJJ and assisted with kids classes.

Joe has been an integral part of London Grapple since its opening in 2021. He is the head coach of the kids programme and teaches a weekly fundamentals wrestling class.