MEET THE COACHING STAFF
Our coaching staff brings decades of mat experience, 3G lineage tradition, black belt mastery, and international IBJJF championship pedigree.
BJJ Head Coach
Nathan Merkel
Nathan Merkel is a second-degree black belt who sets the standard for the room with deep coaching experience, sharp technical instruction, and a steady focus on helping students build real skill.
BJJ Coach
Adam Joseph
Adam Joseph is an experienced purple belt and a regular part of the coaching staff, helping students with instruction, partner work, and the tough technical details that raise the level of the room.
Open Mat Lead
Eric Grill
Eric Grill won the 2025 IBJJF Masters 5 European Heavyweight division and leads open mat. If you are getting ready to compete, come sharpen your game. If you are new, want to learn, or just want to try something different, open mat is a great place to start. Bring your friends, or the training partners who push you the hardest.
STRUCTURED, SAFE & SUPPORTIVE KIDS COACHING
Our youth classes are run with intentional structure, high coach-to-student supervision, and an emphasis on listening, discipline, anti-bullying, and athletic coordination. Parents are always welcome to observe classes from our spectator area.