David Jenkinson is the owner and head instructor of Hawkesbury BJJ and a 2nd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Born and raised in Western Sydney, growing up in the Penrith and Mt Druitt areas, David brings a grounded, energetic, and experienced approach to coaching.

With over a decade of teaching experience, David’s classes are known for being high-energy, practical, and engaging. His teaching philosophy centres around live, realistic training — including positional sparring, task-based games, and drills that always involve a live element. This approach ensures students stay sharp, focused, and prepared for real-world application and competition.

Black Belt Competition Record:

🥇1st Place – 2023 AFBJJ Sydney Cup
Lightweight, Master 2

🥇1st Place – 2023 IBJJF Sydney Open
Lightweight, Master 1

🥇1st Place – 2025 AFBJJ NSW State Championship

Middleweight, Master 1

🥈2nd Place – 2025 AFBJJ NSW State Championship

Middle Heavyweight No-Gi, Master 1

David’s vision for Hawkesbury BJJ is to build more than just a martial arts school — it's to foster a tight-knit community where people of all ages can pursue self-improvement through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a fun, supportive ,and hard-working environment.

Outside of BJJ, David enjoys spending time with his family, motorsport, sim racing, and is a proud Sydney Roosters fan.