Meet Our Coaches

Josh Schofield

Owner/Head Coach & Senior Kids Coach

Josh is our academy owner and Head Coach here at NorthSouth.

Josh started his Jiu Jitsu journey in 2016 under Professor Luke Beston and was awarded his black belt in 2024.

Josh has competed at every belt level since starting the sport achieving success on the local and international stages winning multiple national titles consecutively. He strives for continual improvement always testing himself against the very best.

Josh is a certified Jiu Jitsu instructor, beginning his coaching journey from purple belt and opening his own academy in New Zealand in 2022. NorthSouth NZ is still proudly operating and achieving great success on the competition scene

Luke Beston

Junior Kids Coach

Luke embarked on his Gracie Jiu-Jitsu journey in 1995 under Prof. Carlos Gracie Jr. Over the next decade, he trained extensively in Australia, Brazil, and the USA, winning multiple grappling titles, including the 2001 NSW Pankration Champion.

In December 2005, Luke earned his Black Belt from Prof. Royler Gracie, Prof. Rolker Gracie, and Prof. Bruno Panno at Gracie Academy, becoming the first from New South Wales to achieve this honour.

As a grappling coach, Luke has guided numerous state and national champions, contributing to victories in the 2005 and 2008 NSW BJJ Federation team championships.