Ed Ingamells is a highly accomplished Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) practitioner and instructor based in London, UK. He holds a 2nd-degree black belt under Nicholas Brooks and is the founder and head coach of the Institute of Grappling.
Ingamells has an extensive competitive record, having participated in over 200 grappling matches across various rule sets, including Gi, No-Gi, and Catch Wrestling. His success rate is particularly impressive, with more than 130 of his victories coming by way of submission. As of 2022, he had achieved 50 submissions from 52 wins since earning his black belt.His competitive achievements include:
Beyond his competitive career, Ingamells has been coaching grappling since 2014 and transitioned to full-time coaching in 2018. He retired from competition at the end of 2022 to focus on developing athletes and expanding his coaching methodologies.
Ingamells brings an academic approach to his coaching, holding a BSc in Psychology and an MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience. He is also a member of the British Psychological Society (GMBPsS). This background informs his coaching philosophy, which emphasizes skill acquisition based on current motor learning research rather than traditional methods.
At the Institute of Grappling, Ingamells focuses on developing students' skills through protocols guided by an ecological dynamics framework. His approach centers on representative design and creating an environment that fosters progression.Ingamells is also involved in coach development, providing coaching courses around the UK and offering consultation to coaches worldwide. He has made several appearances on grappling-related podcasts, sharing his insights and experiences in the sport.
As a testament to his coaching abilities, Ingamells has promoted several practitioners to black belt, including Andy Parr, Tom Reynolds, Dipesh Halai, Alan O'Hanlon, Don Grace, and Ed Bretherton.In addition to his role at the Institute of Grappling, Ingamells serves as a referee for Polaris, a prominent professional grappling organization.