Paul founded IRON BJJ in 2019 and got his black belt under the late Nick Brooks. He was awarded his first degree in August 2024. Paul started training Martial Arts at an early age studying a multitude of different disciplines. In 2007 he started Jeet Kune Do, the martial art founded by Bruce lee before moving on to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2009. Paul has kept up a regular practice ever since and has a wealth of knowledge that he garnered from several famed instructors including Master De La Riva, Andre Galvao, Dean Lister and Roger Gracie.