MABJJ Tacoma / Srisuk Muay Thai
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    • YOGA
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    • Affiliate Schools
  • Home
  • Classes
  • Schedule
  • Memberships
  • Jiu Jitsu
  • Muay Thai
  • Contact Us
  • YOGA
  • Kid's Classes
  • NOGI Jiu Jitsu
  • 3 Day Special
  • Affiliate Schools

Jiu Jitsu - Adults & Kids

1. Increase Self-Confidence

2. Achieve Personal Goals

3. Promote Socialization Skills

4. Release Stress and Improve Concentration

The VITAL Jiu Jitsu/MABJJ Philosophy


  • Family Atmosphere - One of the things at our academy is the atmosphere. You can’t get to far by yourself, but as a family we can achieve our goals.
  • Superior Custome Service - We pride ourselves in quality instruction. Our staff are ready to do what it takes to help you  reach your goals both in and outside of the academy.
  • Focus on you - Classes are available for people of all ages and skill levels, from Beginners to Professionals - Children to Seniors.
  • Quality Instruction - You will receive the highest level of instruction available in Washington State. Our Jiu Jitsu program offers both a mix of tried and true "Old School" technique, coupled with the innovations of a new look, due to a stable of very active competitors. Our Muay Thai program hosts some of the most experienced instructors and coaches in the PNW, holding State and National titles, and including multiple time Muay Thai and WBA boxing world champion. 
  • We pride ourselves on offering a genuine product to all of our members

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About Us

Prof. Kyle Mitchell

Kyle is the Owner and one of the instructors at VITAL Jiu Jitsu. He is an active competitor with over 15 years of experience. Notable accolades include IBJJF Open Champion, Fight2Win Veteran, GSUBX winner and Revolution double gold Champion (Purple-Black Belt). Kyle has been with MABJJ since 2008.

Kyle assists in teaching both our Adult Jiu Jitsu and Nogi programs.

Prof. Nick Ryan

  

Nick is the instructor at VITAL Jiu Jitsu for morning classes. He offers a wealth of knowledge to the sport. With over 15 years of combat sports experience including striking and MMA, Nick has notable wins over well-known veteran in the local circuit. Nick has been at MABJJ since 2009. 

Nick assists with teaching Adults class along with our morning Jiu Jitsu program.

Prof. Jimmy Williams

  

Jimmy Williams is the first VITAL Jiu Jitsu black belt who has received every belt under the MABJJ  Tacoma academy. Jimmy brings an extensive competition background in both striking and grappling to the academy with experience in the local MMA scene. Jimmy is our Saturday morning instructor.

Jimmy assists with teaching our Saturday morning classes.

Prof. Bladden Bushaw

  

Prof. Bladden has been with VITAL since blue belt early on in his jiu jitsu career. He quickly progressed through the ranks, while actively competing and building a solid foundation of fundamentals.

Before earning his Black Belt in 2022, Bladden had already cemented himself as a valued instructor within the academy, offering sound fundamentals and bringing his own personal take on modern styles to our students.

Prof. Gerry Weir

  

Prof. Gerry earned his Black Belt under the academy in early 2024 and has been

with us since 2016. Gerry is the Head Instructor

of our Kid's Jiu Jitsu program along with

assistant coach for our adult Fundamentals Jiu Jitsu.

Prof. Steve Davenport

  

Prof. Steve earned his Black Belt under the VITAL academy in early 2024. 

Well before earning his black belt, Steve had become a valued member of our instructor team. Prof. Steve leads various fundamentals classes throughout the week along with our Sunday Jiu Jitsu.

Academy Coaches- Kameron Dirige, Jon House, Paul Anderson

Academy Black Belts

Shane Alexander

Shane Alexander

Shane Alexander

Shane is a 2nd Degree Marcelo Alonso black belt training at MABJJ since 2002.

Shawn Barefield

Shane Alexander

Shane Alexander

Shawn B. is a 1st Marcelo Alonso black belt training at MABJJ since 2002.

Kevin White

Shane Alexander

Kevin White

Kevin W. is a black belt and a decorated amateur Mixed Martial Arts fighter that has been with MABJJ since 2006.

Steve Courtney

Steve Courtney

Steve Courtney

 Professor Courtney is a 1 st degree Marcelo Alonso black belt training at MABJJ since 2005. 

Tim Sternod

Steve Courtney

Steve Courtney

Tim is a Marcelo Alonso black belt training at MABJJ since 2007.

Sean Guertin

Steve Courtney

Sean Guertin

Sean is a Marcelo Alonso black belt training at MABJJ since 2007. 

 Come join our Tacoma, WA Martial Arts academy. We offer programs in Kids Muay Thai, Kids Jiu Jitsu, Adult Muay Thai, Adult Gi and Nogi Jiu Jitsu. Choose a program that most interests you and have the opportunity to sign-up right here on our site for one of our 3 class trials. Or feel free to contact us via email at grapplingclubllc@gmail.com if you have any further questions. VITAL Jiu Jitsu / Srisuk Muay Thai hopes to speak with you soon! 

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