Carlmichael Leiva
Co-Founder | Head Instructor
Jiu Jitsu black belt with a decade of martial arts experience and a professional background in research.
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Ground Game Theory is built by coaches who care about strong culture, serious training, and long-term development. Our team is here to help students learn, improve, and enjoy the process of getting better.
Head Instructors
The Founders of Ground Game Theory
Keanoush Amirizadeh
Co-Founder | Head Instructor
Jiu jitsu black belt with over ten years of training experience. He is particularly known for his exceptional leg lock skills, impassable guard game, and relentless passing pressure.
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Additional Instructors
Alex Calienes
MMA Instructor
Multi-disciplinary martial artist with over 15 years of dedicated training and competition. Holding a black belt in Goju Ryu Karate, a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and boasting an undefeated amateur MMA record of 2-0.
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John Kaufman
Jiu Jitsu Instructor (Kids & Adult)
Seasoned martial artist and father with a passion for empowering others through his expertise and experience. His journey in the world of combat sports began at the tender age of 5 when he first stepped onto the mat to learn the art of Taekwondo.
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Daimyo Alonso
Jiu Jitsu Instructor (Adults) | Foundations
Purple belt, active competitor, and Foundations coach at Ground Game Theory. Accountant by day and grappler by night, Daimyo brings aggressive, intentional technique and deep competition experience to the 6 PM Foundations class.
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Grey Marin
Kids Jiu Jitsu Instructor
Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with years of experience both on the mats and in the classroom. She spent over seven years as an elementary school teacher and has also taught youth jiu jitsu, giving her a deep understanding of how kids learn, grow, and build confidence.
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