Your Teacher
Open Mind Martial Arts is founded and run by Billy Hill, Plymouth, UK
Billy Hill
Head coach Billy started his Self Defence Jiu Jitsu journey in 2020, having trained in martial arts as a young teenager, competed as an amateur boxer and travelled for training camps in Thailand for Muay Thai. In this time accumulating a weath of knowledge in these striking arts.
Billy introduced Jiu Jitsu to his training to incorporate throwing and grappling to his repertoire, which rapidly turned from passion to profession and Billy has since dedicated his life to practicing the art of Jiu Jitsu under Professor Danny Macmillan Jr. and teaching others as a full-time Jiu Jitsu instructor. A regular week involves 60 hours or more on the tatami.
Billy founded Open Mind Martial Arts Academy in 2023, where he provides passionate and knowledgable instruction to children and adults of all abilities. You can also find Billy teaching at Macmillan Martial Arts HQ in Mutley where he runs the children's program in addition to teaching adult classes.
I train in Billy's class, started in November 2023. The self-defense is legit and the martial art has a lot of depth and history to it. The class focuses on body mechanics and technique, you don't have to be super fit to take part. I'm in my late 30s and was worried about injuries which put me off trying initially but I learnt to train around injuries and I am happy now. The class culture is top notch, people are friendly and welcoming to train with. Billy himself is very good at what he does and is an inspiring teacher and a great example of what the art can offer. I am very happy I took the chance on the class and intend to stay.
Open Mind Martial Arts Academy is a Jiu Jitsu Movement School under Danny Macmillan Jr.
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