Jude Samuel is currently the European Head of Talent Relations for Bellator MMA and 4th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian JiuJitsu, earning his BJJ Black Belt in 2005 from Mauricio Gomes along with Prof Marc Walder and Prof Rick Young.

As Principal Council Officer, Jude provides the key liaison between the Council and Board and leads the wider UKBJJA Council in setting their priorities and meeting their objectives.

Appointed August 2020
Post due for election October 2021