Dan has been training BJJ for 12 years. He is a black belt under Hayden Bucknell at Axis HQ Christchurch. He is a NoGi specialist who dabbles in pyjama wrestling.

Dan is also a qualified Physiotherapist and is working towards his Strength and Conditioning Coaching qualifications. He has a masters of sports physiotherapy and has worked with BJJ athletes and martial artists for injury recovery and training since 2011.