ABOUT US
Vale Tudo means 'anything goes' and is essentially mixed martial arts (MMA). At Ashford Value Tudo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a fundamental element of our training.
The club is led by instructors Warren Berry and Ben Stewart. Warren and Ben first started training together at Ashford Vale Tudo in 1998 with Leigh Remedios.
Both are highly experienced instructors. Warren is a double black-belt, he received the first in judo from the BJA (1996), he then received his second black-belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2017.
Ben has trained in multiple martial arts and fought as a professional MMA fighter. Ben is a black-belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Warren and Ben are highly experienced coaches.
OUR ETHOS
We believe in a positive, friendly, training environment where everybody can feel at ease. We welcome all ages and abilities, and we pride ourselves on the diversity of our students.
Members of the Ashford Vale Tudo team are encouraged to support one another and be respectful at all times. Classes are available for new starters as well as experienced practitioners, all students will be actively supported in their training.
Meet the instructors
Warren Berry
My martial arts journey began by being introduced to Judo at the age of 10. Instinctively, I realised this was what I needed in my life and achieved my 1st Dan in the BJA aged 15.
In 1998, I competed in my first MMA bout at the KSBO international, winning by RNC, and went on to compete professionally, finishing with a 2-1 record.
At 14, I started weight training and proceeded to win multiple BAWLA Kent, Southern England, and British titles in the u20 and u23 categories.
In 2008, I put my gi back on and started learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I received my black belt in 2017 and am currently a 2nd degree black belt under Ben Poppleton representing team Gordo.
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I am available for 1-2-1 or small group sessions of MMA and BJJ. To find out more, contact ashfordvaletudo@hotmail.com or phone 07875 777374.
Ben Stewart
I decided to get into shape, hit the gym and start kickboxing in 1997. This led to an obsession and and the practice of other styles of martial arts including judo, boxing, wrestling, MMA and even some kung foo. I competed in KSBO rules and had six pro-rules MMA fights.
As I favoured grappling and submissions, I committed to Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu and began my journey to my black belt which I received under Professor Ben Poppleton in October 2021. I have completed in BJJ at every belt level from white to black as an enthusiastic hobbiest.
I am involved in teaching classes here at AVT in gi and no-gi Jui-Jitsu, MMA and self-defence for adults and juniors.
Outside of the gym, I am a family man who enjoys fishing, loves music and playing the guitar.
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I am available for 1-2-1 or small group sessions, beginner/intermediate striking, MMA, self-defence and of course BJJ. Please contact me at: ashfordvaletudo@hotmail.com or phone 07725 074103
I am a brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Warren Berry at AVT.
I have been training close to 10 years consistently, but a dabbled with grappling in my late teens. I assist coaching the juniors and teens class but also run the Thursday Fundamentals class for adults. I occasionally compete in bjj with mixed success.
I am also a certified strongfirst kettlebell coach and have held national titles in power lifting as a junior.
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Outside of the gym I enjoy mexican food ,motorcycle and playing the drums.
Sam Stewart
Steve Russell started his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey in 2013 and has since advanced to a three-stripe brown belt. With a solid background in coaching, Steve previously taught in South East London before leaving the Big Smoke for the Garden of England.
Mixing core fundamentals with a modern-day BJJ style and mindset, Steve teaches at Ashford Vale Tudo on Monday nights.
Steve Russell
Born in 1992, originally from Poland. Man of many passions and only one love - combat sports.
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As a child trained football over a decade to found himself passionate to MMA. From MMA directed himself to kickboxing mainly, to become an professional fighter since 2022.
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WFMC European ametur K1 champion 2010
WKO World ametur K1 champion 2021
CFS semi-pro K1 champion 2022
Adam Langhammer
Emily started Brazilian jiu-jitsu in January 2016. She received her brown belt in June 2024 and has been teaching women's classes since 2018.
Emily is a mother of 5 (aged 15 to 1 year old) and Brazilian jiu-jitsu is her way to combine exercise, self defense, mindfulness and relaxation. She believes in making jiu-jitsu accessible for all and is especially passionate about building the female presence within this martial art.
Emily's teaches the women classes on a Tuesday evening and her classes are fun, energetic and focus on perfecting the basics of jiu-jitsu.
Emily
Dan has been training BJJ for 8 years, receiving his purple belt at AVT in 2022.
Often teaching the no-gi classes, he focuses on fundamental techniques suitable for all levels of experience & athleticism.
Having also trained in Kettlebell Sport, Judo, and more recently Muay Thai, he is passionate about martial arts and incorporating strength training to maximise results on the mats.
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