AUTHENTIC INSTRUCTION
Our coaches are decorated and experienced, ready to offer you authentic coaching no matter your skill level. Each of our team members brings a unique expertise to each discipline we teach. 
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ANGEL VARGAS
2ND DEGREE BLACK BELT
Angel Vargas is a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a 3X IBJJF Open Black Belt Silver Medalist. Coach Angel also holds a Black Belt in Taekwondo and a Yellow-White Pra Jiad in Muay Thai.
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BRYAN HARTPENCE
BLUE PRA JIAD
Bryan Hartpence has decades of experience as a Trainer/Manager in Boxing, Muay Thai, and K-1 for WPMF and WBC. He spent 8 years coaching and training Muay Thai in Thailand and he is a Blue Pra Jiad in Muay Thai. He is also Head Coach of the Warrior MMA Competition Team.
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COACH PHILIP
BLACK BELT
Coach Philip is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt. He is an American National No-Gi Silver Medalist and a frequent IBJJF World, Pan-Ams and professional BJJ competitor with 30 years of Martial Arts experience.
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KEISER GIRAO
4TH DEGREE BLACK BELT
Keiser Girao is a 4th Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt. Keiser trained with and coached for a variety of UFC World Champions and contenders. He is the coach of multiple IBJJF Black Belt World Champions, including Matheus Gabriel and Samuel Nagai.
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COACH G
PURPLE BELT
Coach G is a Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He is also an IBJJF Pan Ams Masters No-Gi Silver Medalist and a Warrior BJJ Competition Team Coach.
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WENDELL MARTIN
BLACK BELT
Wendell Martin is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt. He is an IBJJF Dallas Open Gi Masters Champion, a 2X IBJJF Dallas Open No-Gi Masters Champion and a Bronze Medalist at IBJJF Pans No-Gi.
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COACH BILAL
BLUE-WHITE PRA JIAD
Coach Bilal is a Pro MMA fighter and veteran of Legacy Fighting Alliance. He has extensive Muay Thai training experience in Thailand with UFC athletes, and he holds the rank of Blue-White Pra Jiad in Muay Thai.
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SAM KIM
BROWN BELT
Sam Kim is a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He is the Central Frisco Kids BJJ Competition Team Head Coach. His experience includes 15 years of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training, coaching and competing and 10 years of Muay Thai training and coaching.
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JD SHELLEY
5TH DEGREE BLACK BELT
J.D. Shelley holds the rank of 5th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is a 2X Pancrase MMA Champion and a 2X IBJJF Masters World No Gi Champion. He is also a Blue Pra Jiad in Muay Thai.
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IAN COHEN
CO-FOUNDER, BROWN BELT
Ian Cohen is a Co-Founder of Warrior Martial Arts Academy. He is a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a Green-White Pra Jiad in Muay Thai. Ian is also a United States Fight League Certified MMA Coach and a Warrior MMA Competition Team Coach.
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PAMELA COHEN
CO-FOUNDER, 3RD DEGREE BLACK BELT
Pamela Cohen is a Co-Founder of Warrior Martial Arts Academy. She is a 3rd Degree Black Belt, a Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and a Kids Muay Thai Coach.
