Our instructors and trainers are focused on ensuring your success.
Being a coach and instructor is so much more than teaching a set of moves. It is about fostering growth in someone's life.
David Reilly
Head BJJ Coach
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 2nd Degree Black Belt
“I love being a part of the transformation that occurs when someone trains with us, both mentally and physically. I teach and coach jiu jitsu because I love what it does to someone’s self confidence and because I simply love seeing people grow.”
Background
Specialties
Gi and No-Gi Jiu Jitsu
Self Defense
Affiliations
Undisputed Tucson
David Reilly Competition Team
Team Shawn Hammonds
Experience
Lineage
Maeda, Mitsuyo
Gracie Sr., Carlos
Gracie, Helio
Gracie, Rickson
Pereira, Jorge
Dalla, Leonardo
Irvin, Lloyd
Hammonds, Shawn
Reilly, David
2017 Arizona State, Gold medal (Black Belt, Feather Weight)
2017 Fight To Win Pro 37 Champion vs Alfredo Barum (Black Belt, 160 lbs)
2016 American Nationals No Gi (IBJJF), Silver Medal (Black Belt, Light Weight)
2016 American Nationals (IBJJF), Bronze Medal (Black Belt, Light Weight)
2016 Las Vegas IBJJF International Open, Silver Medal (Black belt, Light Weight)
2015 Master’s Cup, Silver Medal (Black belt Open Weight Pro)
2015 World Jiu-Jitsu No Gi IBJJF Championship, Black Belt (Bronze)
2015 Southwest Classic, Black Belt (Gold)
2015 American Nationals (IBJJF), Black Belt (Silver)
2015 American Nationals (IBJJF), No-Gi Black Belt (Silver)
2014 Southwest Classic, Black Belt (Silver)
2013 American Nationals, Black Belt (Bronze)
2013 Las Vegas Open, Black Belt (Bronze)
2012 Phoenix Open, Brown Belt (Gold)
2012 Las Vegas Open, Brown Belt (Silver)
2011 Chicago International (IBJJF), Brown Belt (Gold)
2010 Bluegrass Open, Brown Belt (Gold)
2010 Chicago International (IBJJF), Brown Belt (Silver)
2010 Ohio Grappling Challenge, Brown Belt (Gold)
2010 Pan American (IBJJF), Purple Belt (Silver)
2010 Extreme Grappling Open, Purple Belt (Gold)
2009 Pan American (IBJJF), No-Gi Purple Belt (Bronze)
2009 Extreme Grappling Open, Purple Belt (Gold)
2009 Ohio Grappling Challenge, Purple Belt (Gold)
2008 Mayhem Fight Challenge, Amateur MMA (Light Weight Champion)
2008 Arnold World Grappling Challenge, Purple Belt (Silver)
2008 Kentucky State Championships, Purple Belt (Gold)
2007 Tennessee State Championships, Blue Belt (Gold)
2007 Extreme Grappling Open, Blue Belt (Gold)
2005 NAGA, White Belt (Gold)
2005 Bluegrass Open, White Belt (Gold)
Santos Rivera
Head BJJ Coach (Tucson)
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
“My goal as an instructor is to share my passion for the beautiful art that is jiu jitsu and to do my best in assisting people in their growth with it and in life.”
Background
Specialties
Gi and No-Gi Jiu Jitsu
Affiliations
Undisputed Tucson
David Reilly Competition Team
Experience
Paul Anders-Stout
BJJ Instructor
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
“When I see a student who is dedicated, I start to give them personal assignments to help them improve their weaknesses. I am always on the lookout for opportunities to be helpful because so many people have helped me along the way.”
Background
Specialties
Gi and No-Gi Jiu Jitsu
Affiliations
Undisputed Tucson
David Reilly Competition Team
Team Shawn Hammonds
Experience
2014 World Masters (IBJJF), Purple Belt (Silver)
2014 Pan American (IBJJF), Purple Belt (Silver)
2013 American Nationals, Open Purple Belt (Silver)
2013 American Nationals, Purple Belt (Bronze)
2013 Arizona State Championships (AZSBJJF), Open Purple Belt (Silver)
2013 Arizona State Championships (AZSBJJF), Purple Belt (Gold)
2013 Pan American (IBJJF), Blue Belt (Gold)
2012 Arizona State Championships (AZSBJJF), Blue Belt (Gold)
2011 Arizona State Championships (AZSBJJF), Open Blue Belt (Gold)
2011 Arizona State Championships (AZSBJJF), Blue Belt (Gold)
Heather Raftery
BJJ Instructor
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
“I like to focus on finesse over force. Having a technical understanding of a position will benefit the student much more than having a lot of muscle. Physical strength will wain with time whereas your technique can always be sharpened.”
Background
Specialties
Gi and No-Gi Jiu Jitsu
Affiliations
Atos Jiu Jitsu
Undisputed Tucson
Team Shawn Hammonds
Experience
Gerald Garland
BJJ Instructor
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
“I love jiu jitsu, and I love teaching. I enjoy finding simple solutions to complex problems.”
Background
Specialties
Gi and No-Gi Jiu Jitsu
Affiliations
Undisputed Tucson
David Reilly Competition Team
Team Shawn Hammonds
Experience
West German Freefight Championship (Silver)
Phillip Olsen
BJJ Instructor
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
“I most enjoy sharing with others this beautiful art that drives us to better ourselves as athletes and as people.”
Background
Specialties
Gi and No-Gi Jiu Jitsu
Affiliations
Undisputed Tucson
David Reilly Competition Team
Experience
Michael MacGregor
BJJ Instructor
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
“If you continue to push forward, that absolute mindset that you refuse to let loss or failure keep you from progressing, that will not just trickle into your life, it will overtake it.”
Background
Specialties
Gi and No-Gi Jiu Jitsu
Affiliations
Undisputed Tucson
David Reilly Competition Team
Team Shawn Hammonds
Experience
Enrique Kiki Durazo
Youth BJJ Instructor
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
“With youth in our jiu jitsu program, I make sure every kid has fun and is comfortable while learning the discipline of the sport.”
Background
Specialties
Gi and No-Gi Jiu Jitsu
Youth Jiu Jitsu
Affiliations
Undisputed Tucson
David Reilly Competition Team
Team Shawn Hammonds
Experience
2013 Arizona State Championships (AZSBJJF), Blue Belt (Gold)
2013 Arizona Open (UGF), No-Gi Blue Belt (Gold)
2013 Arizona Open (UGF), Blue Belt (Silver)
2012 World Championships (IBJJF), No-Gi Blue Belt (Silver)
Keith Martin
Women’s BJJ Instructor
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
“I most enjoy answering questions that anyone has on their mind and help them solve the problems they are having. I myself love learning and improving, and I try to impress that upon those I teach.”
Background
Specialties
Gi and No-Gi Jiu Jitsu
Women’s Jiu Jitsu
Affiliations
Undisputed Tucson
David Reilly Competition
Team Team Shawn Hammonds
Experience
2014 Grand Canyon Open (NABJJF), Purple Belt (Silver)
2013 Arizona Open (UGF), No-Gi Intermediate (Silver)
2013 Arizona Open (UGF), Blue Belt (Silver)
2012 Southwest Classic (AZSBJJF), Blue Belt (Bronze)
2011 Grappling X Arizona, No-Gi Intermediate (Bronze)
2011 Grappling X Arizona, Blue Belt (Silver)
2010 International Open (AZSBJJF), Blue Belt (Silver)
2010 Arizona State Championships (AZSBJJF), Blue Belt (Bronze)
2009 Southwest Classic (AZSBJJF), White Belt (Silver)
2009 Tucson Open Grappling Tournament, White Belt (Silver)
Matt Blank
Head BJJ Coach (South)
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
“I really enjoy seeing students from all walks of life come together in one room with one common goal. It’s a joy being able to spread jiu jitsu with the next generation of young martial artists.”
Background
Specialties
Gi and No-Gi Jiu Jitsu
Youth Jiu Jitsu
Affiliations
Undisputed Tucson
David Reilly Competition Team
Team LDMA
Experience
Alex Moore
Chief Training Officer
MMA Coach and Instructor
Boxing Coach and Instructor
“My philosophy teaching is to show others that they can be physically and mentally strong, inside and outside the gym.”
Background
Specialties
Boxing
Kickboxing
Mixed Martial Arts
Physical Training
Affiliations
Undisputed Tucson
David Reilly Competition Team
Team Shawn Hammonds
Experience
6-2 Professional MMA Record
8 Years Training Boxing
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt
Melissa Belen Ortiz
Personal Trainer
“The most enjoyable part of training is when people realize they can accomplish anything, and they stop letting their minds get in the way.”
Background
Specialties
Personal Training
Affiliations
Undisputed Tucson
Experience
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Personal Trainer
Josh Montoya
Boxing and Kickboxing Instructor
“What I enjoy most about teaching is that it gives me the opportunity to pay forward the skills that I’ve been taught. To me, there’s no greater way to give back than to share what I’ve learned.”
Background
Specialties
Boxing
Kickboxing
Personal Training
Affiliations
Undisputed Tucson
Experience
6 Years Training Boxing, Kickboxing, and MMA
Molly Helsel
Personal Trainer
Boxing and Kickboxing Instructor
“I enjoy being able to pass on the knowledge that I’ve received. My hope is that it changes my students’ lives as positively as it has mine. I really enjoy seeing students step out of their comfort zone and achieve higher goals than they originally conceived.”
Background
Specialties
Boxing
Kickboxing
Mixed Martial Arts
Personal Training
Affiliations
Undisputed Tucson
JKD Unlimited
Victory MMA
Experience
23 Professional MMA Fights
32-2 Grappling Record
16 Years Training Combat Arts
2008 FILA World Grappling Championships (Silver)
2006 Hook N Shoot Women’s Grand Prix (Finalist)
Bodog Season Four (Fan Favorite)
JKD Apprentice Instructor Under Burton Richardson
Yvonne Morken
Youth Jiu Jitsu Instructor
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt
“I have always wanted to give back to my community by teaching. I take pride in teaching Jiu Jitsu to children so they may grow into responsible individuals who care about their families, training partners, and our community, as well as be able to defend themselves appropriately when necessary.”
Background
Specialties
Jiu Jitsu
Matsuno Ryu Goshinjitsu
Affiliations
Undisputed Tucson
Experience
Scott Miller
Youth Jiu Jitsu Instructor
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
“Jiu jitsu is not just about being fast and strong; it’s about understanding what positions you’re in. It’s as much an intellectual sport as it is a physical sport.”
Background
Specialties
Gi and No-Gi Jiu Jitsu
Youth Jiu Jitsu
Affiliations
Undisputed Tucson
David Reilly Competition Team
Team Shawn Hammonds
Tara Miller
Youth Jiu Jitsu Instructor
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt
“I’ve always believed that a discipline can shape the lives of our youth in the most positive, impactful way. I focus on their growth and development in both a playful and structured environment that cultivates honor, faith, humility, and family.”
Background
Specialties
Gi and No-Gi Jiu Jitsu
Youth Jiu Jitsu
Affiliations
Undisputed Tucson
David Reilly Competition Team
Team Shawn Hammonds