Professor Mitch Coats knows that Rio De Janeiro is the epicenter of pure Brazilian Jiu Jitsu knowledge and training. As a white belt, Mitch began traveling regularly to Brazil in order to develop the best, most authentic Jiu Jitsu game. Mitch studied under Alexandre "Gigi" Paiva, a 5th degree black belt and world champion. Mitch is the only American to earn a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Professor Paiva. This distinction makes Mitch one of an exclusive and limited group - an American Black Belt who received his belt directly from an elite Brazilian school and teacher.

Mitch holds nothing back when he teaches. He will give you all the secrets and techniques that he has learned from Professor Paiva and his training partners from Brazil. Mitch's unique style of Jiu Jitsu focuses on pressure and position. He believes that no detail is too small to focus on - this is how he teaches, too! Mitch breaks down moves and positions into basic body movements, making it easy for Jiu Jitsu students of all levels to understand and use immediately. Mitch's ability to translate his personal skill set into teachable lessons has allowed him to develop a successful Jiu Jitsu academy in Boise, Idaho before the age of 30. Mitch has also proven the effectiveness of his Jiu Jitsu style and training ethic by winning multiple Jiu Jitsu competitions. Mitch has won gold medals at prestigious tournaments including the American Cup, NAGA and Grapplers Quest. Most recently Mitch won gold in the black belt division at the IBJJF Las Vegas Open in 2011 and gold in the black belt division of the 2011 US Open.

Professor Coats loves teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and making a positive, lasting impact on his students' lives!