learn from world-class black belts and national champions dedicated to your evolution on the mats

Dagny Yznaga-Garste is a high performance strength and speed coach with extensive experience working with elite athletes across multiple sports including athletics, MMA, baseball, racquetball, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
A former Venezuelan national sprint athlete, Venezuelan MMA Champion, and Australian national boxing runner up, Dagny brings firsthand experience from high level competition into his coaching.
He has trained professional athletes and national teams in both Venezuela and Australia, specializing in the development of explosive power, speed, and elite level conditioning.
Dagny is known for his ability to accurately assess an athlete’s physical needs and design targeted training programs that help competitors reach peak performance when it matters most in competition.
Elite Development with Coach Dagny Yznaga-Garste
Dagny is a specialist in developing explosive power and elite-level conditioning. As a former Venezuelan national sprint athlete and MMA Champion, he brings a world-class athletic perspective to our Junior No-Gi program.
Coach Dagny’s Saturday sessions focus on the "chess match" of No-Gi grappling. He teaches juniors how to use leverage, speed, and technical precision to dominate positions, ensuring they build a strong foundation for both BJJ and MMA.
Coach Dagny leads the following weekly session:
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18 Leo Street, Fawkner, VIC 3060
Monday To Sunday – 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM