Coaches

All of our coaches are veterans of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and combat sports. They have experience with all ages and love coaching any and all people in our sport.

Professor Tyler Scalisi

Head Instructor

Tyler is a black belt representing Checkmat under Professors Erick Raposo and Josh Mancuso. He has trained for the last 12 years, teaching for the last 11 and is currently ranked in the top 20 middleweights NoGi in the IBJJF.

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Professor Ryan Charles

Professor Ryan is a black belt under Tyler who received his belt in the summer of ‘21. A veteran of both Jiu Jitsu and MMA he brings his own unique style to the table in both the youth and adult programs.