Grappler of the Month - April ‘25: Phil Francis

A belated Grappler of the Month award for April 2025 goes to Phillip Francis.

The best thing about having Philip around is he loves BJJ. Every lesson he is positive, smiling and laughing: but he is also attentive, focused and hard working.

In gi and no-gi, Phillip studies the techniques carefully. He drills with focus and then translates his techniques into live sparring. When I am teaching, he asks pertinent questions: it is so important to do this! Phil also takes videos in class and continues to learn between lessons.

The whole Sabre team loves training with Philip, and he is certainly a challenge in sparring! He has polished some of his favourite techniques in sparring (such as the double leg takedown) I’m hoping Phillip will be with us as part of the competition team very soon!

Congratulations and keep up the great work.