From 2009–2012, he also worked as an Activity Advisor within a government-funded community health initiative, supporting communities with poor health outcomes through physical activity. In 2012, he relocated to Queensland, Australia, where he has continued to develop and apply his coaching expertise.

He began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2016 and was awarded his brown belt in 2025 under Huia Martial Arts. He began coaching Jiu-Jitsu by volunteering his time at Southpac Strength, where he now volunteers as Head Coach, leading our Strength & Conditioning, Jiu-Jitsu and Junior MMA programs.

Coach Veets is an ASCA-accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach who continues to develop professionally through ongoing education, applied coaching practice, and direct learning opportunities with internationally recognised leaders in combat sport performance.

I am a primary school teacher, giving me a strong background in education, communication and structured skill development. Before coaching, I was an active and dedicated fighter.

I trained in Ashihara Karate for 10 years, achieving my black belt, and competed in full-contact karate and kickboxing bouts. To further develop my boxing and hand skills, I trained at Shamrock with Ron Foley for four years. I later trained with TOA Fighting System, and continued my journey in Kyokushin Karate, progressing to brown belt and taking on a coaching role for fighters.

I have a strong eye for detail in movement, stance and technique, and I focus on building fighters from novice to those that are technically sound, disciplined and mentally strong.

I look forward to working with you, — Lesieli Tu'ipulotu

He stepped into MMA (0–3–1), where adversity built resilience and humility. Transitioning to Boxing and Muay Thai, he won his boxing debut, rebounded from an early Muay Thai loss, and went on to claim three State Titles.

In 2020, he stepped away from competition to focus on family and long-term purpose. Today, as an Independent Support Worker and mentor, he develops physical and mental growth through structured training and real-world lessons.

Who I help: martial artists chasing technical growth; athletes building stand-up and combat skill; individuals seeking resilience, not just fitness; those wanting discipline, confidence, and ego-free development.

Purpose: to build disciplined, resilient individuals through martial arts — teaching that true growth isn't measured by wins or losses, but by how you respond to adversity.

While competition has played a significant role in my development, my greatest passion is helping others discover what Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can offer beyond the medals.

From 2017 to 2019 I coached a dedicated women's program, helping women build confidence, develop practical skills, and transition comfortably into mixed classes. I believe Jiu-Jitsu has the power to change lives, not only through self-defence and competition, but through the confidence, resilience and personal growth that come from consistently challenging yourself.

My coaching focuses on creating a supportive learning environment where students understand not only how a technique works, but why it works. Whether your goal is competition, self-development, fitness, or simply trying something new, I want every student to leave the mats feeling more capable than when they arrived.