Fat Tree MMA · Alamogordo, NM

Meet Your Coaches

World-class credentials. Small-town heart. Our instructors bring decades of competition and teaching experience to every class — and they remember what it felt like to be a beginner.

Black Belt

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, KIDS bjj, & MMA

Eric

4x MMA Champion · Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt

Eric is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt with over 18 years of experience in BJJ and MMA. A four-time mixed martial arts champion across three weight classes, he has competed and won in BJJ and MMA across the country. His teaching philosophy is simple: build a strong foundation, stay humble, and keep showing up. Whether you're stepping on the mat for the first time or preparing for competition, Eric meets you where you are.

BJJ Black Belt4x MMA Champion3 Weight Classes18+ Years Experience

Brown Belt

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kids Bjj, & MMA

Stetson

Judo · Kickboxing · BJJ · MMA

Stetson brings nearly 20 years of experience across four disciplines — Judo, kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and MMA. That breadth shows in his coaching: he understands how different martial arts connect and complement each other, and he helps students build a well-rounded game from day one. His classes are always grounded in real-world application.

BJJ Brown Belt20 Years ExperienceJudoKickboxing

Brown Belt

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Thomas

BJJ · 14 Years Experience

Thomas is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt with 14 years of dedicated training on the mat. His deep understanding of technique and timing makes him an exceptional coach for students at every level. Thomas has a patient, methodical teaching style — he breaks down complex positions into steps anyone can follow, and his consistency on the mat sets the tone for the whole gym.

BJJ Brown Belt14 Years Experience

Purple Belt

kids bjj & MMA

Kurt

BJJ · MMA · 5+ Years

Kurt is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt with over five years of dedicated training in BJJ and MMA. Still actively competing and growing his own game, Kurt brings an infectious energy to the mat and a genuine passion for helping newer students find their footing. Whether teaching kids or adults, he shows patience and understanding to help you reach your goals.

BJJ Purple Belt5+ Years ExperienceMMA TrainingActive Competitor

Kids BJJ Instructor

Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Ramiro

Kids BJJ · Tournament Competitor · IBJJF Standards

Ramiro is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu blue belt with over three years of Jiu Jitsu experience and multiple tournament wins under his belt, he brings both competitive knowledge and a genuine passion for working with young athletes. Ramiro holds himself and his students to IBJJF standards — teaching not just technique, but discipline, respect, and the right habits from day one. His classes are energetic, structured, and built to give kids a foundation they'll carry for life.

3+ Years BJJ ExperienceMultiple Tournament WinsIBJJF StandardsKids Specialist

Kids BJJ Instructor

Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Tanner

Assistant Kids Coach · Trained from Childhood

Tanner started training as a kid and grew up on the mat — which gives him a unique perspective when it comes to teaching young students. He knows firsthand what it's like to learn jiu jitsu as a child and teen, and he uses that experience to connect with kids at their level. Patient, encouraging, and genuinely passionate about the next generation of grapplers.

Kids BJJ Assistant CoachTrained from ChildhoodKids Specialist

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