About Rachael Cherry
The moment she stepped onto the mat for the first time, something clicked. She never really stepped off.
That early curiosity became a black belt. Along the way she added a sports science degree not because she had to, but because she wanted to understand the body as deeply as she understood the technique. The result is a coach who can teach you how to move *and* explain exactly why it works.
What Training With Rachael Looks Like
Rachael is the kind of coach people don't stop talking about.
She's patient without being soft, technical without being cold, and has a rare ability to meet every person from a nervous beginner to a seasoned competitor exactly where they are. Her teaching is precise, her encouragement is genuine, and her knowledge runs deep.
On the mat, she makes complex technique feel simple. Off it, she makes people feel capable.
Children's BJJ
Rachael leads Instinct's children's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programme and this is where her coaching finds its fullest expression.
She teaches children practical skills, situational awareness, and self-defence but what she's really building is confidence. The kind that stays with a child long after they've left the mat.
Women's Training & Self-Defence
Rachael brings specialist knowledge to women's fitness and safety covering strength, flexibility, mental wellbeing, and practical self-defence skills tailored specifically to the situations women actually face.
This isn't generic fitness. It's coaching built around you, by someone who genuinely understands your experience.
Certifications
- Sports science degree
- BJJ black belt
- Level 3 personal trainer
- DBS certificate, first aid trained
- Children's BJJ Curriculum Specialist
- Women's Self-Defence Coaching
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