Instructors

Kevin Synan - Head Instructor

 

Kevin is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt.

 

Kevin has trained BJJ with World Champions, Roberto Traven, Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu, Flavio Almeida and Fernando Margarida Pontes.  He has also trained with eight time Brazilian state champion, Royce Gracie Black belt, Charles dos Anjos.

 

Kevin's MMA training includes his main instructor Professor Larry Shealy.  He has also trained with Matt Hughes & Robbie Lawler at HitSquad in IL.  He has been fortunate to also train with Brandon Vera and Chip Coffey.

Christy Synan - Assistant Instructor

 

Christy is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt.  She is also the head instructor of the Jane-Jitsu program.

Julian Synan - Assistant Instructor

 

Julian is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt.

Chip Coffey - No-Gi/MMA Instructor

Chip Coffey has been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for over 8 years and is a Black Belt under 2x Word Champion, Abu Dhabi Absolute Champion and UFC Veteran, Roberto “Spider” Traven.  Chip has competed in the Mundials, The ProAms, NAGA, Casca Grossa, and MMA events. Chip has also trained extensively in Judo, Wrestling, Boxing and Muay Thai.

Michael Brinkley - Coach

 

Mike is a Purple Belt under Kevin Synan.

 

Mike is also a certified Modern Army Combatives Instructor for the US Army.

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