One athlete. One coach. One plan.
The highest level of Grapple Machine coaching - fully personalised strength, conditioning and nutrition support built around your body, your schedule, your goals and your Jiu Jitsu.
For grapplers who want direct coaching, clear accountability and a plan that changes with them.
Application only. Limited spaces available.
This is not a downloadable program.
This is not monthly group programming.
This is not another plan you buy, ignore, and replace in four weeks.
Project:One is for grapplers who want direct coaching, individual accountability and a training plan built specifically around them.
If you want great workouts on a budget, choose Stronger Jiu Jitsu.
If you want a complete self-guided system, choose the T.R.E.N. Syetem
If you want personal coaching, this is it.
Project:One is for grapplers who want direct coaching, individual accountability and a plan built around them.
Tell me about your goals, schedule, experience and what you need help with.
If it’s a good fit, your coaching plan is built around your Jiu Jitsu, gym access, lifestyle, recovery and goals.
You follow the plan, track your training and check in regularly.
Your training and nutrition are reviewed and adjusted based on progress, feedback and performance.
You get stronger, better conditioned, more resilient and more confident on the mats.
Project:One is built around your needs. Every athlete gets personalised programming, with higher-support options available for nutrition, DM access, video feedback, calls and competition support.
A strength and conditioning plan built around your goals, body, schedule, equipment, training age and BJJ workload.
From calories and macros to a full bespoke nutrition plan, depending on the level of support you choose.
DM support so you can ask questions, get clarity and stay on track between check-ins.
Your plan is reviewed and adjusted based on progress, recovery, schedule and feedback.
Submit lifting videos for technical feedback so you can train with better execution and intent.
Available on higher-support tiers for deeper reviews, planning and accountability.
Access to the wider Grapple Machine group for community, education, prompts and accountability.
Exercise library, tracking tools, nutrition resources and relevant Grapple Machine guides.
Fight camp, tapering and weight cut guidance available where appropriate.
Program and Nutrition adjustments around injury, holidays, social occasions and when life gets in the way.
Project:One is not one-size-fits-all.
Every athlete starts with personalised coaching, but the level of support depends on what you need most — programming, nutrition, direct access, video feedback, calls or competition preparation.
Support starts from £99/month.
Apply first, and if it looks like a good fit, we’ll decide the right coaching level together.
Project:One is for grapplers who want individual coaching, not guesswork.
This is for you if:
you train BJJ, submission grappling or MMA seriously
you want a plan built around your body, schedule and goals
you need accountability and regular adjustments
you want to improve strength, conditioning, body composition or performance
you are preparing for competition and want more structure
you have tried random programs and need something specific
you want direct coaching rather than another download
You do not need to be elite. But you do need to be ready to take the process seriously.
This is not the right fit if:
you just want cheap workouts
you are not willing to check in or communicate
you want results without tracking or consistency
you want a quick fix
you ignore coaching feedback
you are not ready to invest in your training
you would be better served by a self-guided option
If you want low-cost monthly programming, start with Stronger Jiu Jitsu.
If you want a complete self-guided system, choose T.R.E.N..
If you want direct coaching, apply for Project:One.
I’ve coached athletes preparing for major competitions and professional fights - but the same principles also apply to hobbyists who want to train with more structure and purpose.
Polaris champion | ADCC, CJI, Quintet Vet
Enyo Champion | Polaris Vet | ADCC Trials medalist
Grapplefest champion | Polaris Vet
Triple Polaris champion | ADCC Vet
BJJ Black belt | Pro MMA athlete
Multiple x Black Belt British Champ | ADCC Trials | Polaris Vet
Pro MMA Athlete | Multiple x Amateur Champ
Pro MMA fighter (now UFC athlete)
Pro MMA Fighter | BJJ Black Belt
Brown Belt British Champion
Takes Gold at Bristol Pro
Takes Gold at Pro Sports Grappling
Takes Gold
Double gold at the Welsh Open
Gold at Welsh Open
"Been working with Tom for just over a year and it’s very apparent that he has great knowledge and can work around his clients needs. Anyone who doesn’t enjoy the idea of lifting should work get on grapple machine. It’s very precise and gets results"
"I've been working with grapple machine for a few years, since working with Tom I have felt my strength improve and body composition change. He is a major part of the reason for the medals that I have won in the last few years."
"Amazing service. I spent years messing about in the gym being feckless. I never really made any significant gains despite attending regularly. Since joining Grapple Machine, I now attend the gym less but get 10x the results. At 45 I am probably in the best shape I have been in and I keep improving and getting stronger. Tom will actually listen to what your goals are and make plans for you accordingly. If something is not working then he can make or suggest adaptations. Genuinely never saw myself as someone that would outsource my S&C but my only regret since joining Grapple Machine is that I did not do it sooner."
You've got questions. We've got answers.
Yes. Your training is built around your goals, schedule, equipment, BJJ workload, recovery, experience and support level.
Project:One starts from £99/month. Higher-support options are available depending on whether you need nutrition coaching, direct messaging, calls, video feedback and more frequent adjustments.
Nutrition support is available depending on your coaching level - from calories and macros to a more bespoke nutrition plan.
Direct messaging is available on higher-support options. The level of contact depends on the coaching package agreed after application.
No. Project:One is for serious grapplers, not just elite competitors. You need commitment, not a world title.
I’ll review your application and, if it looks like a good fit, we’ll discuss the right level of coaching for your goals.
Not better - different. T.R.E.N. is a self-guided 12-week system. Project:One is personalised coaching with direct support and adjustments.
Different again. Stronger Jiu Jitsu is monthly group programming. Project:One is built around you.
Yes. That is the point. The plan is built around your mat schedule so the gym supports your sport.
I’m Tom, founder of Grapple Machine - a BJJ black belt champion, former MMA competitor and strength coach who has spent decades training, competing and coaching grapplers.
I’ve worked with everyone from everyday hobbyists to serious competitors across BJJ, submission grappling and MMA.
Project:One is the highest level of Grapple Machine coaching: a fully personalised approach for athletes who want their strength, conditioning and nutrition built around their actual life, body and sport.
The philosophy is simple: the gym supports the sport. Do what is necessary. Bin the rest.