Coaches

Meet the team of great coaches at Reclaimed BJJ Academy

Josh Bowlin

Reclaimed Founder/ Head Coach and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt

Josh began training in BJJ at Auckland’s Beach BJJ in New Zealand. He opened Reclaimed in 2022, originally in Marion and Moved it to Swayzee. Josh received his Brown Belt in 2024.

Prof. ANDY MEDCALF

International Head Coach & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blackbelt

Andy started Mixed Martial arts and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in around 2006. Formerly competitive in semi professional cage fights and with numerous grappling tournaments since, he understands the dedication and commitment required to become successful in competition as well as how to ensure martial arts are safe, enjoyable, challenging and fun! He received his Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in September 2018, after 12 years of training.

During this time, Andy was fortunate enough to train with some legends of the sport such as ‘Spider’ Anderson Silva, Andre Galvao, Lucio ‘Lagarto’ Rodrigues, Fernando Terre and Henry Akins. He also trained under Braulio Blackbelt Luke Costello. He practiced alongside UFC fighter Mark Godbeer and fought against Bradley Scott, also in the UFC.

(Numerous regional gold/ silver bronze medals during 16 year competition run)

Training BJJ & MMA 16 years,

2nd Degree Black Belt

Fought semi-pro MMA

1x national champion Brown belt

1x national champion Black belt

Silver British NoGi purple

Gold purple Newquay open

Double gold Newquay open blue

Noah Samons – Little Warriors Coach and 4 tag Blue Belt

Noah began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu when Josh opened Reclaimed in 2022. Noah achieved his blue belt in 2023 and teaches the Little Warriors BJJ program.

Maddy Jones – Women’s Class Coach and 3 tag Blue Belt

Maddy began her training in 2022 as a way to get in shape and learn self defense. Maddy said she loves the sportsmanship, technique and strategy that comes with Jiujitsu. Maddy achieved her Blue Belt in 2024 and is the main coach for the women’s only classes held at Reclaimed.

Kyle Miller – Little Warriors Coach and 4 tag Blue Belt

Kyle began his training at Reclaimed in 2023. Previously Kyle had trained in Army Combatives and is a Law Enforcement Defensive Tactics Instructor. Kyle is a competitor and has won the absolute division. Kyle achieved his Blue Belt in 2024.

Tim Gentry- Little Warriors Coach and 2 tag Blue Belt

Tim began his training at Reclaimed in 2023. Previously Tim had trained in Marine Corp. Martial Arts and achieved a Black Belt and was a Drill Instructor. Tim achieved his Blue Belt in 2024.