Tarquin Ogilvie is an MMA coach based at SBG (Straight Blast Gym) Cape Town. He has trained in MMA for over seventeen years under SBG Cape Town’s head coach, Steve Bazzea, and has competed as an amateur athlete at national and continental levels in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, powerlifting, and strongman.
Tarquin has worked and trained with a wide range of athletes—from boxers, Muay Thai fighters, and MMA fighters to experienced grapplers in both Gi and No-Gi. He also coaches a diverse clientele, from young children to adults pursuing the sport as a hobby or a way to get fit.
Having trained alongside Tarquin in the martial arts world for many years, it’s been awe inspiring to witness his absolute thirst for knowledge. So when given the opportunity to be trained by him I jumped.
His ability to be trainer, psychologist, friend made the sessions such a joy.
I left with burning lungs but a full soul.
Foolish to not train with him.
— Ross Church
I have known Tarquin for more than 5 years now, training with and being trained by him in Jiujitsu, MMA and striking, not to mention helping to put him back together from time to time! He is a relentless perfectionist and a lifelong student of combat sports and other subjects - a true philomath - meaning he is constantly improving himself and passing these learnings on to those he teaches. You can't go wrong.
— Sanari Fitness, Gregory Hunt-Turok, BSc (Hons), Sports Rehabilitation and human movement specialist.
Tarquin is a highly skilled and professional instructor with deep knowledge in MMA and striking. He’s patient, great with kids, and creates a positive and supportive learning environment for all levels.
— Juan Dean
Fitness
Effective Martial Arts:
Founded by Matt Thornton, SBG is home to MMA and BJJ professionals around the world. Matt developed a well-tested coaching methodology based on what works—and what has consistently proven successful—in both combat sports and self-defence.
Comprehensive Approach:
Tarquin covers all aspects of MMA training. Whether you're interested purely from a fitness perspective, looking to acquire self-defence skills, or aiming to become an amateur MMA athlete, you’ll receive a blend of pad holding, striking technique refinement, HIIT conditioning, as well as mobility and injury-prevention drills.
Effective Martial Arts:
Founded by Matt Thornton, SBG is home to MMA and BJJ professionals around the world. Matt developed a well-tested coaching methodology based on what works—and what has consistently proven successful—in both combat sports and self-defence.
Comprehensive Approach:
Tarquin covers all aspects of MMA training. Whether you're interested purely from a fitness perspective, looking to acquire self-defence skills, or aiming to become an amateur MMA athlete, you’ll receive a blend of pad holding, striking technique refinement, HIIT conditioning, as well as mobility and injury-prevention drills.
Effective Martial Arts:
Founded by Matt Thornton, SBG is home to MMA and BJJ professionals around the world. Matt developed a well-tested coaching methodology based on what works—and what has consistently proven successful—in both combat sports and self-defence.
Comprehensive Approach:
Tarquin covers all aspects of MMA training. Whether you're interested purely from a fitness perspective, looking to acquire self-defence skills, or aiming to become an amateur MMA athlete, you’ll receive a blend of pad holding, striking technique refinement, HIIT conditioning, as well as mobility and injury-prevention drills.
Address and Email
Address:
The Noordhoek Garden Emporium Cnr of Main and, Katzenellenbogen St, Noordhoek, Cape Town
Email:
[email protected]
Get In Touch
Assistance Hours
Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday and Sunday – CLOSED
WhatsApp :
+27 84 035 0365