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 3rd 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)
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
Michael Hojjatie
Personal Trainer
Representing The National Council for Certified Personal Trainers since 2017, Michael brings 30 years of experience in the culture of fitness as a former competitive bodybuilder with an emphasis on weight training dedicated to bodybuilding, powerlifting, and also general fitness as well as group fitness outside of the realm of weight training. His other passions include practicing judo, jiu jitsu and boxing. Outside of the gym Michael is Executive Assistant for Arizona Underground Film Festival and Proprietor of the music website Via Omega and a Brand Ambassador for the supplement company Insane Labz.
David Caiz
Personal Trainer
David has played sports all his life. In the process, he became fascinated with how the body and mind work together. After a knee injury, he started cycling and yoga to help repair and strengthen his body, the result, two consecutive gold metals at Tour De Tucson and a state championship in competitive cycling. Now he teaches the same flexibility and functional strength training he has learned in his Yoga and Personal Training Classes. If you’re looking for a high-energy, science-backed approach to fitness, look no further.
Joel Silva
Personal Trainer
Joel’s aim is to help you find wellness through activity and instruction, results through accountability and support. He is a marathon runner, yoga instructor, ACE certified personal trainer and group fitness coach, TRX suspension training certified instructor, and a certified Ayurveda nutritionist coach through My Vinyasa Practice. His hands-on PT training comes from Anthos Personal Training Studio on the South Side of Chicago. He strives to learn as much as he can so he can better help you find fun and joy in the process of getting fit! It’s all about the journey!