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Michael Buckman-Cowling 🇬🇧

Black belt 1st degree Verified by the community3,870 / 1,000 points
True Virtues Jiu Jitsu - WimbledonLondon, United Kingdom15 years on the mats
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  • Training since first belt15 year(s) and 3 month(s)
  • Competition record7-18-025 matches
  • Medals9Gold0Silver7Bronze2
Lineage
  1. Mitsuyo Maeda
  2. Carlos Gracie
  3. Helio Gracie
  4. Rolls Gracie
  5. Mauricio Gomes
  6. Marc Walder
  7. Mark Phillips
Training history

Gi or no-gi

Gi onlynow
90% Gi10% No-gi

Achievements

9 of 19 unlocked
Profile manually reviewed & certificate issued
Current rank verified by promoting instructor
Coach with confirmed students
Name verified by credit card
Verifications received37 / 50
102550
Years trained15 / 20
5101520
Gold medals0 / 5
51025
Competition matches25 / 50
1050100
Forum posts28 / 500
5001,000

Coaches

Mark Phillips
Mark Phillips
Black belt 3rd degree
Origin BJJ - N22Wood Green, United Kingdom

Students

Moises Tovar
Moises
Shahena Khanom
Shahena
Danny
Danny
Eden Lavelle
Eden
Ian Griffiths
Ian
Camilla Buckman-Cowling
Camilla
Luiz Abrantes
Luiz
Dougal Gray
Dougal
Anhelina Olishevska
Anhelina
Kinga Karda
Kinga
Stacey Buckman
Stacey
George Adams
George
Alejo David Caballero Romero
Alejo

Belt promotions

Eden Lavelle
Eden

Wall

Gallery

Promotion history

  1. Black belt 1st degree Current belt

    December 12, 2024Origin BJJ - N22

    1 year, 9 months, 19 days
    Promoted by
    Mark PhillipsCONFIRMED
    Black belt 1st degree · December 12, 2024 · Promoted by Mark Phillips
    Black belt 1st degree · December 12, 2024 · Promoted by Mark Phillips

  2. Black belt

    November 27, 2021London

    3 years, 15 days
    Promoted by
    Marc Walder
    Together with
    Mark Phillips
    Mark PhillipsCONFIRMED
    Black belt · November 27, 2021 · Promoted by Marc Walder

  3. Brown belt

    May 6, 2018London

    3 years, 6 months, 21 days
    Promoted by
    Marc Walder
    Together with
    Mark Phillips
    Mark PhillipsCONFIRMED
    Brown belt · May 6, 2018 · Promoted by Marc Walder

  4. Purple belt

    October 5, 2014London

    3 years, 7 months, 1 day
    Promoted by
    Marc Walder
    Together with
    Shane Smith
    Purple belt · October 5, 2014 · Promoted by Marc Walder

  5. Blue belt

    November 17, 2012London

    1 year, 10 months, 18 days
    Promoted by
    Marc Walder
    Together with
    Shane Smith
    Blue belt · November 17, 2012 · Promoted by Marc Walder

  6. White belt

    June 19, 2011London

    1 year, 4 months, 29 days
    White belt · June 19, 2011

Votes received for current rank

Itay Leibovich
Itay Leibovich
Black belt 3rd degree
+175 pts
"claimed by promoting professor. Congrats on new Black Belt!!!"
Verified1 year(s) ago
Philip Dunlap
Philip Dunlap
Black belt 3rd degree
+175 pts
"confirmed promotion congrats on the stripe"
Verified1 year(s) ago
Seymour Yang
Seymour Yang
Black belt 3rd degree
+175 pts
"I’ve known Michael for over ten years and followed his rise up the BJJ ranks. We’ve met many times, notably at the Grapplethon fundraising events and I know his coach Marc Walder very well."
Verified1 year(s) ago
Mark Gilston
Mark Gilston
Black belt 3rd degree
+175 pts
"Fine photo evidence. Congratulations on the promotion."
Verified1 year(s) ago
Mark Phillips
Mark Phillips
Black belt 3rd degree
+175 pts
"Excellent record and achievement Sir! You are a credit to your team."
Verified1 year(s) ago
Vovis
Vovis
Black belt 2nd degree
+150 pts
"Good to go, time in grade good, pictures in gallery support rank, pictures at each belt"
Verified1 year(s) ago
Baz
Baz
Black belt 1st degree
+125 pts
"Well known Origin black belt daaaan saaaath. Doesn’t get much more legit than his lineage!"
Verified1 year(s) ago
Conor McCrory
Conor McCrory
Black belt 1st degree
+125 pts
"Met Michael and rolled with him at a grapplethon 2013 and have seen his progress online, legit."
Verified1 year(s) ago
Steven Zoll
Steven Zoll
Black belt 1st degree
+125 pts
"Congrats on your 1st Degree!"
Verified1 year(s) ago
Grant Cruickshank
Grant Cruickshank
Black belt 1st degree
+125 pts
"Fellow Origin Jiu Jitsu team member."
Verified1 year(s) ago
Profiles Michael Buckman-Cowling has voted for

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Instructional videos 1

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Medals

Silver
DNA Championships: Crown Series - May 2026
Gi - Black Belt - Master 1 - Medium Heavy (-88.3kg)
May 17
Silver
DNA Championships: Crown Series - May 2026
Gi - Brown & Black Belt - Master 1 - Absolute
May 17
Silver
Grappling Industries London 2025
Black Belt - <200lb - Master 1
Feb 2025
Bronze
National Masters Championship 2023
Black Belt - Middleweight
Sep 2023
Silver
Mauricio Gomes Legacy Cup 2022
Black Belt - Absolute
Oct 2022
Silver
Mauricio Gomes Legacy Cup 2022
Black Belt - Middleweight
Oct 2022
Bronze
IBJJF No Gi London International
Brown Belt - Middle Weight
Oct 2019
Silver
NAGA Ireland Championships - Gi
Purple Belt - Welterweight
Nov 2017
Silver
Essex Submission Only - Gi
Blue Belt - Lightweight
Jan 2014

Competition record

vs Vinnicius Coutinho
DNA Championships: Crown Series - MayGi - Brown & Black Belt - Master 1 - Absolute
Submission (Armbar)
LossMay 17
vs Dominique Mondesir
DNA Championships: Crown Series - MayGi - Brown & Black Belt - Master 1 - Absolute
Submission (Cross Choke)
WinMay 17
vs Vinnicius Coutinho
DNA Championships: Crown Series - MayGi - Black Belt - Master 1 - Medium Heavy (-88.3kg)
Points
LossMay 17
vs Gareth Byrne
Grappling Industries London 2025Black Belt - <200lb - Master 1
Points
LossFeb 2025
vs Eric Dino
Grappling Industries London 2025Black Belt - <200lb - Master 1
Decision
WinFeb 2025
vs Christopher Wilson
National Masters Championship 2023Black Belt - Middle Weight
Cross Collar Choke - Side Control
LossSep 2023
vs Rafael Da Silva Barros
Mauricio Gomes Legacy Cup 2022Black Belt - Middle Weight
Cross Collar Choke - Side Control
LossOct 2022
vs Rafael Da Silva Barros
Mauricio Gomes Legacy Cup 2022Black Belt - Middle Weight
Wrist Lock
LossOct 2022
vs Rafael Da Silva Barros
Mauricio Gomes Legacy Cup 2022Black Belt - Middle Weight
Cross Collar Choke - Mount
LossOct 2022
vs Rafael Da Silva Barros
Mauricio Gomes Legacy Cup 2022Black Belt - Middle Weight
Referee Decision
LossOct 2022
vs Taylor Pearman
IBJJF London Fall International No Gi Open - 2019Brown Belt - Middle Weight
Straight Footlock
LossNov 2019
vs ??
Naga Irish Open - 2015Purple Belt - Middle Weight
Points
LossJan 2016
vs ?
Naga Irish Open - 2015Purple Belt - Middle Weight
Triangle
WinJan 2016
vs ?
Naga British Open - 2015Purple Belt - No Gi - Light Weight
Points
LossJan 2015
vs ?
Essex Submission Only - 2014Blue Belt - Light Weight
Referee Decision
WinJan 2014
vs ??
Essex Submission Only - 2014Blue Belt - Light Weight
Lapel Choke
LossJan 2014
vs ?
Essex Submission Only - 2014Blue Belt - Light Weight
Verbal Tap
WinJan 2014
vs ?
UMA No-Gi - 2013Blue Belt - Light Weight
Points
LossDec 2013
vs ?
UMA No-Gi - 2013Blue Belt - Light Weight
Points
LossDec 2013
vs ??
UMA No-Gi - 2013Blue Belt - Light Weight
Points
LossDec 2013
vs ???
UMA No-Gi - 2013Blue Belt - Light Weight
Triangle
WinDec 2013
vs ???
UMA No-Gi - 2013Blue Belt - Light Weight
Points
WinDec 2013
vs ???
British Open 2013Blue Belt - Middle Weight
N/S Kimura
LossNov 2013
vs ???
English Open 2012White Belt - Middle Weight
LossNov 2012
vs ??
English Open 2012White Belt - Middle Weight
Points
LossNov 2012

Seminars, camps & workshops attended

Artemis BJJ Camp - London 2026
True Virtues Jiu Jitsu - Wimbledon
May 9
Michelle Nicolini Seminar - Gi
True Virtues Jiu Jitsu - Wimbledon
Mar 28
Seymour Yang Seminar - Gi
True Virtues Jiu Jitsu - Wimbledon
Jan 27
Moda Jiu Jitsu Camp 2026
Moda Jiu Jitsu - Bath
Jan 25
Ffion Davies Seminar - No Gi
True Virtues Jiu Jitsu - Wimbledon
Dec 2025
Mike Velotta Seminar - Gi/No GI
Origin BJJ - N22
Feb 2025
Artemis BJJ Autumn Camp 2024
Artemis BJJ - Bristol
Nov 2024
Mauricio Gomes Seminar - Gi
Origin BJJ - N22
Oct 2024
Gui Mendes 1-1 - Gi
Art of Jiu Jitsu - Costa Mesa
Sep 2024
Harry Powell Seminar - No Gi
Origin BJJ - N22
Aug 2024
Hayley Carter Seminar - Gi
Origin BJJ - N22
Dec 2023
Artemis BJJ Autumn Camp 2023
Artemis BJJ - Bristol
Nov 2023
Mark Phillips Seminar - Gi
Origin BJJ Scotland
Nov 2023
Origin BJJ Scotland Trip 2023
Origin BJJ Scotland
Jul 2023
Michelle Nicolini Seminar - Gi
Roger Gracie Academy - South Herts
May 2023
Artemis BJJ Spring Camp 2023
Artemis BJJ - Bristol
Apr 2023
Gret Zoeller & Vanessa English Super Seminar - Gi
Origin BJJ - N22
Nov 2022
Artemis BJJ Autumn Camp 2022
Artemis BJJ - Bristol
Nov 2022
Emily Kwok Seminar - Gi
Kingston Jiu Jitsu
Oct 2022
Stuart Tyrie Seminar - Gi
Pembroke BJJ
Sep 2022
Marc Walder Seminar - No Gi
Origin BJJ - N22
Sep 2022
Seymour Yang Seminar - Gi
Origin BJJ - N22
Jul 2022
Marc Walder Seminar - Gi
Origin BJJ - N22
Jun 2022
Artemis BJJ - Grapplethon
Artemis BJJ - Bristol
Jun 2022
Artemis BJJ Spring Camp 2022
Artemis BJJ - Bristol
Apr 2022
Mike Velotta Seminar - No Gi
Origin BJJ - N22
Feb 2022
Marc Walder Seminar - No Gi
Origin BJJ - N22
Jan 2022
Jay Butler Seminar - No Gi
Origin BJJ - Newham
Dec 2021
Marc Walder Seminar - Gi
Origin BJJ N22
Nov 2021
Artemis BJJ Autumn Camp 2021
Artemis BJJ - Bristol
Nov 2021
Chris Haueter Seminar - Gi
North 12 Martial Arts Academy
Feb 2020

Links

True Virtues Jiu Jitsu
truevirtuesjiujitsu.com
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