Meet Our Coaches
Genesis Jiu Jitsu Burleson was founded to build a family-oriented community where people of all ages and backgrounds can learn authentic martial arts in a welcoming, respectful environment. Our coaches are the heart of that mission.
Coach P
Black Belt Teaches: Adult BJJ (All Levels & Fundamentals, Gi)A military veteran and one of the founding members of Genesis Jiu Jitsu Burleson (2017), Coach P earned his black belt through years of dedication on and off the mat. He is also a certified AGF referee and brings discipline, heart, and expertise to every class. Coach P has a heartfelt passion for connecting with each of his students — birthdays are often celebrated with real intentionality, making members feel at home in our community.
Coach Deymond
Black Belt Teaches: Kids BJJ (4-6 & 7-14, Gi & No-Gi)Coach Deymond has been training Jiu Jitsu and MMA since 2006 and was one of the original members at Genesis from the very beginning. He earned his black belt in 2022 and is a 2011 IBJJF NOGI World Champion at purple belt. Deymond is also an Army combat veteran with tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, where he specialized as a close-quarters combat instructor — skills he now brings directly into his coaching.
Coach Jack
Black Belt Teaches: Adult Judo (Gi & No-Gi), Adult Wrestling, Adult BJJ (No-Gi), Kids JudoCoach Jack is a world-class martial artist with decades of competitive and instructional experience — a multi-time IBJJF No-Gi World Champion holding Black Belts in Judo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Minami Ryu Japanese Jujitsu. Whether teaching Judo, No-Gi grappling, wrestling-based takedowns, or BJJ, Coach Jack emphasizes precision, leverage, and practical technique that students of all levels can apply.
Coach Brandon
Brown Belt Teaches: Adult BJJ, Kids BJJ Homeschool, Kids Striking/MMA, Adult JudoCoach Brandon is a former Infantry Soldier and professional bull rider who brings a unique level of toughness, discipline, and determination to the mats. He also serves as a BJJ referee for MMA grappling events. Over the years, Genesis has become a second home, and Brandon is passionate about growing the community through hard work, discipline, and the courage to keep moving forward.
Coach Nate
Black Belt Teaches: Adult BJJ (Saturdays 10:00 AM, alternating)Coach Nate is a black belt instructor at Genesis Jiu-Jitsu Burleson, alternating weeks teaching our Saturday 10:00 AM Adult BJJ class.
Coach Louis
Brown Belt Teaches: Adult BJJ (Saturdays 10:00 AM, alternating)Coach Louis is a brown belt instructor at Genesis Jiu-Jitsu Burleson, alternating weeks teaching our Saturday 10:00 AM Adult BJJ class.
Coach Kenley
Blue Belt Teaches: Kids WrestlingCoach Kenley is a blue belt and a Burleson High School wrestler, bringing real competitive wrestling experience straight onto the mats. Kenley leads our Kids Wrestling program, building coordination, discipline, and grit in the next generation of athletes.
Coach Tristan
White Belt Teaches: Kids BJJ (assistant), Kids Wrestling (assistant)Coach Tristan brings a wrestling background into the room and now serves as an assistant coach across multiple kids' classes at Genesis, giving students hands-on support and encouragement rep after rep.
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