meet the team

Kid's Program, Muay Thai and MMA 

Professor David has been immersed in martial arts since early childhood, growing up around the mats and developing a lifelong passion for competition, discipline, and personal growth through training. Martial arts has always been part of his life, shaping both his athletic journey and his approach as a coach and mentor. Today, he serves as both a Kids Coach, Muay Thai and MMA Coach, bringing energy, leadership, and experience to students of all ages. A Brazilian JiuJitsu black belt, David has competed in some of the nation’s most respected grappling events, including High Rollerz in Las Vegas, Submission Hunter, LeLeo Code, and most recently Rise of a Warrior.

Jiu-Jitsu Gi and NoGi

A black belt in Brazilian JiuJitsu, Professor Jesse shares his knowledge through both traditional Gi and modern NoGi grappling classes. While he is especially known for his NoGi instruction and deep understanding of the fast-paced, evolving nature of submission grappling, his teaching emphasizes principles that translate across all areas of JiuJitsu. His coaching style blends technical precision with practical application, focusing on timing, control, pressure, movement, and adaptability under pressure. Jesse is known for his calm instruction, attention to detail, and ability to help students understand how technique, movement, and strategy work together on the mats.

Wrestling

Professor Jahsua “ShruggMaster” Marsh brings an intense, high-level competitive mindset to the mats as both a professional MMA fighter and one of the gym’s premier wrestling coaches. A Brazilian JiuJitsu black belt, Jahsua combines elite grappling experience with years of high-level wrestling competition, giving students a rare opportunity to learn from an athlete who has tested his skills under real pressure. A 4-time All-American collegiate wrestler and the 2nd ranked active Florida Pro Heavyweight, Jahsua is known for his explosive takedowns, relentless pace, and positional control.

Women's Only NoGi Coach

Professor Eddie Folger began his martial arts journey through wrestling, training from middle school through high school and developing a strong foundation in grappling, work ethic, and competitive discipline. He later continued expanding his combat sports experience while serving in the military, where he trained in boxing and competed in MMA fights, further sharpening his toughness, adaptability, and composure under pressure. Those experiences eventually led him deeper into Brazilian JiuJitsu, where he found a lasting passion for both the art and the process of helping others grow through training. Eddie’s coaching style emphasizes solid fundamentals, pressure, movement, and practical application while creating an environment that challenges students to become more confident, disciplined, and mentally resilient on and off the mats. 

Muay Thai Kickboxing Coach

Coach Seth Brown brings real fight experience and high-level energy to every striking class, sharing the knowledge and lessons he has gained through years of training and competition inside the cage. His classes focus on developing strong fundamentals, clean technique, timing, conditioning, and practical striking skills in an encouraging but challenging environment.

A purple belt in Brazilian JiuJitsu, Seth also holds multiple championship titles as an amateur fighter, giving students the opportunity to learn from someone with firsthand competitive experience. Known for his attention to detail and hands-on coaching style, Seth works closely with students during class, providing individual guidance and one-on-one instruction to help each person improve and better understand the techniques being taught. His positive attitude, technical precision, and passion for teaching create an atmosphere where students feel motivated, supported, and challenged to grow.

Homeschoolers Program Kids Coach

Evelyn Sutton has been training Brazilian JiuJitsu since 2019 and currently holds the rank of purple belt. As a mother of four and co-owner of the gym alongside her husband, Professor David Sutton, she brings a unique blend of care, discipline, and real-life experience to the mat. Her teaching style goes beyond technique, instilling resilience, respect, and self-belief in every student. In addition to her martial arts training, Evelyn is a certified E-RYT 200 instructor with over 10 years of teaching experience. Her background in yoga brings an added emphasis on movement, body awareness, mobility, balance, and mindfulness, creating a well-rounded approach. Her classes reflect the family-oriented culture of the gym, where everyone is encouraged to train hard, support one another, and grow both on and off the mats.

Afternoon Kids Coach

A purple belt, Natasha has been training Brazilian JiuJitsu for 6 years and brings a well-rounded striking background in Muay Thai and Kickboxing. With 3 years of coaching experience, she brings a high-energy and structured approach to every class. Natasha is passionate about helping kids grow through JiuJitsu, focusing on building confidence, coordination, and practical self-defense skills in a fun, structured environment. She believes martial arts can help shape character, teaching kids perseverance, respect, and resilience.

Muay Thai Kids Coach

Isaac has been training in martial arts for four years and brings more than six years of experience working with children. As the Kids Muay Thai Coach, he creates energetic, structured classes that help students develop strong fundamentals, coordination, discipline, and confidence while keeping training engaging and fun for all skill levels.

As an active competitor, Isaac understands the importance of consistency, focus, and technical growth through dedicated practice. His coaching style emphasizes proper technique, attention to detail, and building a strong foundation. Known for his patient and encouraging approach, Isaac works closely with each child to help them stay motivated, improve their skills, and gain confidence through training.

Kids Assistant Coach

Zach has trained Brazilian Jiujitsu for 6 years under Professor David Sutton and has assisted in coaching the kids Jiujitsu program for 3 years. Zach focuses on discipline, developing fundamentals, sharpening technique, and building character. He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has studied the psychological and emotional connections between trauma response and rewiring physical/emotional symptomology to heal emotional scaring. Zach believes in Jiujitsu as both a mental and physical sport that promotes personal development on and off the mat. Professionally, he works with athletes of all sports to overcome mental obstacles and achieve their goals. Zach has a passion for developing skills and empowering kids to overcome fears, face challenges head on, and have fun doing hard things.

MMA Cage Training Coach

Luis is a purple belt in Brazilian JiuJitsu, former #1 ranked amateur MMA fighter in North America at 125lbs, and an active professional MMA competitor. Known for his smooth, technical style and high fight IQ, Luis brings real competitive experience and a detail-oriented approach to both training and coaching. His philosophy centers around purposeful, intelligent drilling and mastering the fundamentals that create long-term success in MMA and grappling. Rather than relying on athleticism alone, Luis emphasizes timing, positioning, transitions, strategy, and efficiency, helping students understand the “why” behind every movement and decision. His methodical approach allows athletes to build strong habits, sharpen their awareness, and develop a deeper understanding of fighting both on the mats and inside the cage.

Beginners Program Coach

TJ has been training Brazilian JiuJitsu for over 4 ½ years and serves as the coach for the gym’s beginner white belt program. Passionate about helping new students succeed, he focuses on building strong fundamentals and breaking down the small details that make core positions, movements, and techniques effective. His teaching style is patient, technical, and approachable, creating an environment where beginners can feel comfortable asking questions, building confidence, and developing a deeper understanding of JiuJitsu from day one. TJ enjoys helping students connect the fundamentals together in a way that makes training both challenging and rewarding as they progress through their journey.

Beginners Program Assistant Coach

Michelle Diane is a former college athlete who discovered a new passion through Brazilian JiuJitsu, quickly embracing the demanding physical and mental challenges that come with training and competition. Since beginning her journey in 2022, JiuJitsu has become more than just a sport for her. It has grown into a lifestyle centered around discipline, resilience, personal growth, and community. As a purple belt and active competitor, Michelle continues to test herself on the mats while also helping coach the white belt program. She is passionate about helping new students build confidence, develop strong fundamentals, and feel welcomed as they begin their own journey in the art. Her coaching style combines encouragement, structure, and positivity while still challenging students to push beyond their comfort zones and continue improving every step of the way.

Homeschool Program Assistant Coach

Beginning his grappling journey at 12 years old through school wrestling, Jordan continued training throughout middle and high school, building a strong foundation in discipline, toughness, and competitive athletics. After joining the military, he became a Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor, where he further developed leadership skills, mental resilience, and a passion for mentoring others through martial arts. He later expanded his training into Brazilian JiuJitsu under Professor David Sutton and has been a dedicated member of our team for the past two years. His background in wrestling, military training, and JiuJitsu brings a practical approach to coaching students.

Lil' Chimps Coach

Julia is a Brazilian JiuJitsu blue belt with 4.5 years of training experience. A homeschool mom and classically trained violinist, Julia has spent years teaching children with patience, structure, and encouragement. JiuJitsu is a meaningful part of her family’s life, with both her husband and 9-year-old son also actively training at the gym. Julia especially enjoys working with younger children, helping them feel comfortable, build self-confidence, and develop a genuine excitement for learning and improving through consistent training.

Lil' Chimps Assistant Coach

Clarissa brings a well-rounded martial arts background with four years of training in both Brazilian JiuJitsu and kickboxing. Her striking journey began in 2016 in South Africa before relocating to the United States, where she continued developing her skills and passion for martial arts. Currently a blue belt, Clarissa combines technical instruction with an upbeat, encouraging coaching style that creates a fun and motivating atmosphere for students. As a mother of two young children and part of a military family, she understands the importance of discipline, patience, adaptability, and consistency. Her coaching focuses heavily on proper form, individualized attention, and helping students build confidence at their own pace.

Wrestling Coach

Micah brings a strong competitive background in both wrestling and Brazilian JiuJitsu. He has wrestled for over 10 years and trained in JiuJitsu for 6 years, including competing for University of Central Florida as the 125lb starter. His experience in both sports gives students a well-rounded understanding of grappling, pressure, positioning, and takedown strategy. His classes focus on wrestling fundamentals and techniques that translate directly into JiuJitsu, helping students improve control, balance, movement, and confidence in live situations. Micah is passionate about building strong foundations and creating a learning environment where students can sharpen their skills, develop mental toughness, and gain techniques they can rely on every time they step onto the mat.

Stretch, Mobility and Rehab Coach

Mariah is a certified E-RYT 500 yoga instructor, movement specialist, and former college athlete with over a decade of experience training clients and more than 15 years of personal practice. Her background includes Ashtanga, Yin, Restorative, Barre, Aerial Silk, and JiuJitsu, giving her a well-rounded and athletic approach to movement, recovery, and performance. She specializes in helping clients improve mobility, restore range of motion, recover from injuries, and rebuild functional movement patterns that support long-term strength and longevity. Mariah is passionate about helping people feel stronger, move better, and develop greater confidence through intentional training and mindful movement.