TRAIN4 / YAMANTO
Meet the coaches
Get to know the people you’ll train with. Read each coach’s experience, background and achievements below.

Prof.
Nathan Carter
Black belt
Head coach and academy founder. Martial arts experience since 1998; Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt since 2021.
Belts
White Belt (1998),
Green Belt (2010),
Blue Belt (2011),
Purple Belt (2014),
Brown Belt (2018),
Black Belt (2021).
Achievements
2008:
Raised Kamikaze Martial Arts
2009:
PAN PACS
Silver - Gi
Gold - Nogi
Victorian State Championships
Gold in both Gi & Nogi
2010:
Victorian State Championships
Silver - Gi
Gold - Nogi
2011:
Oceanic Championships
Gold - Gi
New South Wales State Championships
Gold - Gi
Gold - Nogi
2013
Raised Australian Submission Wrestling (ASW) Club
2014
Established Train4. as a rash guard brand
2019
Re-established ASW as a veteran's support program sponsoring a Fight night at Robertson Barracks (Darwin)
Govt. Consultant regarding occupational violence & behavioral aggression.
2020
Established Train4. as a Jiu Jitsu club
2021
Achieved Black belt under:
Prof. Stewart Moulden.
2024
Relocated Train4. to Yamanto, QLD.
Martial Arts
Boxing
Gi and No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu
Greco-Roman Wrestling
Muay Lao
Judo
Kyokushin Karate
Kickboxing
Free-Style Wrestling
Muay Thai
Kudo
Experience
Started training in 1998
Studied Jiu Jitsu (as a member) at:
The Hanger (Vic)
Morgan's Garage (Vic)
Melbourne Jiu Jitsu (Vic)
Red Cat Academy (Vic)
Black Panther MMA (Vic)
Ultimate Kickboxing (Vic)
De Been 100% Jiu-Jitsu (Vic)
Martial Journey (Vic)
Gracie Barra - Newcastle (Nsw)
Jamie Ballard's Academy of Martial Arts (Nsw)
Stewie's House of BJJ - Ongoing (Vic)
Taught Jiu Jitsu at:
Kamikaze Martial Arts (Vic) - Adult and Kids Classes
Synergy Training Centre (Nsw)
Albury Wodonga Martial Arts (Nsw)
Australian Submission Wrestling (NT)
Army Combatives Program (Qld)
Sphere Martial Arts (Qld)
Courage Training Centre (Qld) - Adult and Kids Classes
Crown Kickboxing - Ongoing (Qld)
Current: Train4. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy (Qld) - Adult and Kids Classes

Women’s Only Coach
Nickieta Carter
Purple belt
Women’s coach and competitor. Helping new students feel comfortable on the mats.
Belts
White Belt (2020),
Blue Belt (2021),
Purple Belt (2024).
Achievements
2020:
Queensland State Championships
Gold - Gi
Gold -Nogi
2021:
Achieved blue belt under black belts: Bob Frias and Tegan Karup
2022:
Queensland State Championships
Gold - Gi
Gold - Gi (Open Weight)
2024:
Promoted to purple belt, and
Opened a Jiu Jitsu Academy!
Martial Arts
Wrestling
Gi (and) No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu
Experience
Started training in 2020
Studied Jiu Jitsu at:
Train4.
One Purpose
Crown
Taught Jiu Jitsu at:
Train4. Jiu Jitsu Academy

Coach
Liam Riley
Purple belt
Jiu-Jitsu coach with training experience since 2017.
Belts
White Belt (2017),
Blue Belt (2019),
Purple Belt (2024).
Achievements
2025:
Selected to represent Queensland Fire Service in the Interservice Jiu Jitsu Quintet
Martial Arts
Wrestling
Gi (and) No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu
Experience
Started training in 2017
Studied Jiu Jitsu at:
Courage Training Centre
De Been Jiu Jitsu Ipswich
Train4.
Taught Jiu Jitsu at:
Train4. Jiu Jitsu Academy

Coach
Dylan Vit
Purple belt
Coach with experience in Jiu-Jitsu, MMA and strength and conditioning.
Belts
White Belt (2022),
Blue Belt (2023),
Purple Belt (2025).
Martial Arts
Experience
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Specializing in:
- S&C for Mixed Martial Arts, and
- Injury Rehabilitation
Started training Jiu Jitsu in 2022
Studied Jiu Jitsu at:
Train4.
Crown

Wrestling Coach
Brett 'Superfly' Carter
Purple belt
Wrestling coach with a broad martial arts background.
Belts
Blue Belt (2023),
Purple Belt (2025).
Martial Arts
Boxing
Wrestling
Gi (and) No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu
Experience
Started boxing in 1980's
Started Wrestling 1990's
Invited to start Jiu Jitsu as a wrestling Coach in 1998 where he brought Nathan to his first Jiu Jitsu Class
Managed and taught tactical operations in Australia and abroad
Likes Jetski'ing and his French Bulldog Ike

Assistant Kids Coach
Jamie Johnstone
Blue belt
Assistant kids coach, with a background in karate.
Belts
White Belt (2024),
Blue Belt (2025)
Martial Arts
Karate
Gi (and) No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu
Experience
Karate Brown Belt and Coach for 5+ years
Started Jiu Jitsu in 2023
Looking to improve his instructional Skillset as an assistant Coach in the Kids Jiu Jitsu Program

Trainee Kids Coach
Angelina Malikson
White belt
Trainee kids coach with a Muay Thai background.
Belts
Martial Arts
Krav Maga
Muay Thai
Gi (and) No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu
Experience
Muay Thai and Coach for 5+ years
Started Jiu Jitsu in 2022
Looking to improve her instructional Skillset as a trainee Coach in the Kids Jiu Jitsu Classes

Team Mascot
Theo
Academy mascot
Theo is part of the Train4 family. Ask the team before approaching or giving him attention.
Personal Info
I am a 10 year old English Mastiff
My hobbies include:
- Eating Snacks
- Getting Pats
- Watching Jiu Jitsu
- Puppychino’s
- Snooze
Breed and Behaviors
The English Mastiff is a large, gentle breed known for its calm, loyal, and protective nature. They are affectionate, dignified, and excellent family companions.
Pet care and information
Please respect Theo: ask before petting, approach slowly, avoid direct eye contact, let him sniff you, be gentle, and give space if he’s resting.