Kyle is the Owner and one of the instructors at VITAL Jiu Jitsu. He is an active competitor with over 10 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.
Nick is the instructor at VITAL Jiu Jitsu for morning classes. He offers a wealth of knowledge to the sport. With over 10 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.
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.
Gerry is a Brown belt under the academy and has been
with us since 2016. Coach Gerry is the Head Instructor
of our Kid's Jiu Jitsu program along with
assistant coach for our adult Fundamentals Jiu Jitsu.
Bladden is a Black belt under the academy and has been with us
since 2014. Coach Bladden is an avid competitor, Fight2Win
veteran and a true ambassador for the sport. Bladden acts as
the Head Instructor for our adult Fundamentals Jiu Jitsu.
Shane is a 2nd Degree Marcelo Alonso black belt training at MABJJ since 2002.
Shawn B. is a 1st Marcelo Alonso black belt training at MABJJ since 2002.
Kevin W. is a black belt and a decorated amateur Mixed Martial Arts fighter that has been with MABJJ since 2006.
Professor Courtney is a 1 st degree Marcelo Alonso black belt training at MABJJ since 2005.
Tim is a Marcelo Alonso black belt training at MABJJ since 2007.
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 give us a call at 253-820-3219 if you have any further questions. VITAL Jiu Jitsu / Srisuk Muay Thai hopes to speak with you soon!