In 2009, Morgan's interest in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was piqued when a friend gave him a brief introduction to the art. Initially, he didn't see the relevance of BJJ in real-life situations, but his perspective changed after discovering Gracie Combatives Online. Impressed by the effectiveness of BJJ in real-world scenarios, he became obsessed with learning more and developing his skills. This dedication paid off in November 2018 when he was awarded the rank of black belt by his head instructor, Vanderson Pires. Morgan was proud to become the first homegrown black belt in the Manawatu region.

Morgan's role as Head of Teaching and Learning at Te Hiringa Alternative Education has greatly contributed to his ability to effectively teach Jiu Jitsu. The skills he has acquired in this position have allowed him to present the material in a clear and easy-to-understand format, making the learning process more accessible to his students.

In 2018 Kiria Tangaroa was introduced to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by Morgan through a supportive Youth programme, where self defense was part of the day’s activity. Kiria encountered difficulties as a result of this introduction experience, which fuelled his desire to learn Jiu Jitsu and his subsequent passion and love for the martial art.

Kiria has struggled with weight concerns and respiratory problems throughout his BJJ career. As a result, he has reinvented himself as a healthy living advocate both on and off the mats, losing weight, improving his cardiovascular health, and becoming a better overall person—in particular, a better husband and father.

Kiria has been teaching the morning classes for the past 2 years as a Blue Belt. His instructional approach is centred on mastering the fundamental. He can support and modify his lesson to fit each student's skills and abilities while also motivating them to keep improving.