Meet Our Instructors

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Brandon Davis brings over 25 years of experience in martial arts, with a diverse background that includes Boxing, Muay Thai/Kickboxing, Wrestling, Judo, and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He has also studied numerous other martial arts disciplines.

Throughout his competitive career, Brandon gained extensive experience in both Jiu Jitsu and MMA. He was ranked the number one welterweight in the state and held championship titles in two of the region’s top organizations. Today, Brandon is focused on sharing his knowledge and passion for martial arts by dedicating himself to teaching and helping grow the sport.

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Dave is a 3rd degree black belt, he was promoted to black belt in 2012 from Mario Aiello and Royler Gracie. Dave is the co-founder of Satsuma Jiu Jitsu with Dennis Wiseman. 

Josh Crisco has over 11

 years experience with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, currently a brown belt. 

Kavin Sydalack has over 15 years experience with mixed martial arts, including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, kickboxing, wrestling, and Boxing. He is also an experienced MMA fighter currently a brown belt In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  

Billy Sowards has over 11 years experience with mixed martial arts including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, kickboxing, and Boxing. Currently a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. 

Thomas Has over 10years experience training in Brazilian Jiujitsu. Thomas has competed and medaled in numerous tournaments across the state. He is currently a Satsuma Purple Belt under Brandon Davis.

Carl Moore, Judo Black belt.
In 1994, Carl started judo at the CAJA dojo under Sensei Pat Szrejter, and trained by 2 former Olympic judo medalists. He rose through the state and regional tournaments fighting as a junior in both junior and adult divisions. Claiming multiple national tournament victories, including silver in the Junior Olympics and bronze at the AmCan International. In 1996, he was promoted to black belt by the National Board of Examiners, becoming the youngest black belt in judo in the United States.  Currently, he continues to coach and is yodan (4th degree black belt).

Hailey started training in MMA over 15 years ago, currently a Brazilian jiu jitsu purple belt received under Royce Gracie. she has experience competing at jiu jitsu tournaments and in MMA.