Instructors

My name is Natalie Garland. I started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2012 at the age of 35. I did not have any grappling experience when I started. Now I am a Black Belt under David Reilly. I got my Black Belt in November 2022. I currently teach at two gyms, Mako and Undisputed here in Tucson, AZ. I love teaching. The best part about teaching is the students. Watching their progression, makes this job the best job in the world.

My name is Yegor Makhiboroda and I am a brown belt under David Reilly at Undisputed. I have been training Jiu Jitsu for 6 years. Grappling has brought amazing people into my life and has given me the opportunity to travel and train all over the world. I am excited to share this art with others through coaching. I believe grappling can be a powerful vehicle for personal growth if you let it. I love no-gi grappling and have been focused on wrestling over the last few years.

My name is Sam Ohanesian. I have been training Brazilian jiu-jitsu for about 7 years now and I am a brown belt under Mike Macgregor at Mako BJJ. I started BJJ with a small group of people while I was stationed in California in the Air Force and I was instantly hooked. I now teach classes at Mako BJJ here in Tucson, AZ. I love teaching and being able to meet new people who share a common interest in BJJ.

CJ Higgins, BJJ Purple Belt who loves to compete and train and play jiu jitsu. Fire Captain @ NWFD Station 30 C shift, and also Health Educator & EMT Program Coordinator at U of A. Im passionate about adult learning & am constantly trying to discover, implement, and learn better ways to help people get better at their chosen craft. I love jiu jitsu, excited to share it.