wORLD CLASS INSTRUCTORS WITH TONS OF KNOWLEDGE AND WILLING TO TEACH AND SHARE THEIR ART.
5228a Main st. Suite a3
Spring Hill, TN 37174
931-451-5152
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Ray casias - BJJ Black belt
Ray Casias- Owner/ Head instructor 2ND degree BJJ Black Belt
ABOUT: Ray Casias is the Owner and head instructor of Tennessee Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy. Ray started his training at an early age. He started wrestling when he was 5 yrs old and it has been a part of his life for over 35 years. Ray joined the Military straight out of High School and stayed in 4 yrs active duty and 6 years in the reserves. During his active duty military career he went to several leadership schools and the coveted Army Ranger school. During his time in the military he continued his love of martial arts learning Karate, and Tae Kwando. After leaving the military Ray enrolled at Middle Tennessee State University where he started wrestling again on regular bases and found a Jiu Jitsu academy.
Ray’s love for the art encouraged him to open Middle Tennessee’s first Mixed Martial arts school with co-owner Chris Heflin called the Fighters guild. The Fighters Guild produced some great instructors who currently own schools across Tennessee. Today Ray Casias runs and owns Tennessee Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy in Spring Hill TN. The Academy has become a hot spot for producing some of the best grapplers and MMA fighters in the region. Ray is one of the most decorated BJJ players in Middle Tennessee and is the only school owner that is also a level 4 combatives instructor for the United States Army. Come out and see why Ray and his instructors are some of the most respected and down to earth people in the Jiu Jitsu community.f
RACHEL CASIAS - BJJ BLACK BELT
HEAD WOMEN’S INSTRUCTOR
About: Rachel is a BJJ black belt under her husband Ray Casias. She is a full time lawyer, mother of two, and international competitor. Rachel is the first and only female competitor out of Tennessee to win a World Championship as a Purple Belt. Her women’s Jiu Jitsu team is strong and works hard every session. She teaches all aspect of BJJ from the basic intro to high level. So not matter your goals as a woman you can feel safe knowing you are in a great environment that will push you to meet your goals.
david "possum" hurst - BJj black belt
Head wrestling Coach
About: Dave Hurst is BJJ black Belt under Ray Casias and heads up our wrestling program. Coach Dave is a seasoned athlete, and coach that brings that competitive fire to the team. Dave has competed in all aspect of BJJ and MMA. Dave is a double bronze medalist and the NO GI Worlds in 2013 and is a PRO MMA fighter that has fought on XFC and Strikeforce. His wrestling class has helped our Jiu Jitsu and MMA guys take their game to the next level. Coach Dave’s passion for the sport and his athletes is second to none.
Bradley steinborn - bjj black belt
Bradley Steinborn is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brown Belt under Ray Casias. Bradley is one of the best competitors on the team and his knowledge of Jiu Jitsu is second to none. Coach Bradley heads our fundamentals program and his attention to detail is what makes his class a student favorite. Bradley covers the sports aspect of BJJ and the Self Defense aspect of BJJ as well. As a beginner in Jiu Jitsu his class Is a must and will help you get a better understanding of what BJJ is and how it benefits your mind and body. Coach Bradley brings his competitive edge to each class and will help you meet your goals.
corey frizzell - gold gloves amateur boxing champion
GOLD GLOVES AMATUER BOXING CHAMPION
HEAD INSTRUCTOR BOXING
COREY “LITTLE HANDS OF STONE” FRIZZELL JOINS THE TBJJA STAFF AS OUR BOXING INSTRUCTOR. FRIZZELL IS A SEASONED AMATEUR AND PRO BOXER AMASSING A RECORD OF 56 – 5 OVER ALL DURING A 10 YEAR CAREER. FRIZZELL, A FORMER, LIGHTWEIGHT GOLDEN GLOVES BOXING CHAMPION, IS NOW A REGISTERED USA BOXING COACH USING HIS KNOWLEDGE OF THE “SWEET SCIENCE” TO HELP ESTABLISHED AND ASPIRING PRO/ AMATEUR ATHLETES TRAIN AS BOXERS AND MMA FIGHTER
alex hernandez - bjj BROWN belt
Head kids instructor
About: Alex is a bjj BROWN belt under Ray Casias and heads up our Kids program. Coach Alex ‘s passion for BJJ goes far with our Lil Rhino’s as he as become a great roll model and someone our kids look up to. Coach Alex is a fierce competitor and has competed and won many of the biggest BJJ tournaments around. He is a multiple time NAGA TEENS Champion, EGO grappling Tournament champion and Silver medalist at the NO GI Worlds in 2013.
TYLER MOORE - BJJ blue belt
Assistant kid’s Instructor
About: Tyler Moore is our assistant kids instructor and has become a staple around our gym. Tyler is 16 years old and one of the best BJJ kids in Middle Tennessee competing and winning at NAGA, EGO, and is also a International BJJ competitor. Coach Tyler is a great example for our kids as he was part of the Lil Rhino’s program and now helps us mentor our future BJJ players.