Grizzly Training Academy offers world class Grappling and Striking instruction with coaches that are accomplished and eager to share their knowledge and passion with their students. We meet you where you are at and elevate you beyond what you ever thought was possible. Put in the work and you'll be amazed at what you can do.
Jeffrey (Grizzly) Ahmed
Coach, Owner, and Operator, his passion for Boxing, BJJ, Combat Martial Arts and helping people reach their individual goals led him to open Grizzly Training Academy in October of 2024
- BJJ Brown Belt under 2nd degree Black Belt Steve Matias
- Active BJJ Competitor with multiple won medals
- USA Boxing Certified Instructor
Larry Pejak
Coach Pejak is a true student of Jiu-Jitsu! Mr. Pejak took his first class 9+ years ago and was instantly hooked. His first thought was "why doesn't everyone learn this?". So from that day he has trained 6 days a week in order to learn and teach the best form of self defense on the planet! Mr. Pejak is still learning and training in order to best train his students. Coach Pejak is a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiujitsu and a Brown Belt in Luta Livre.
- Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Active BJJ Competitor with multiple medals won
- Brown belt in Luta Livre Grappling
- Qualified MMA Instructor
- USA Boxing Certified Instructor
Makayla Clark-Robershaw
Makayla Clark is a dedicated martial artist and passionate coach who brings both skill and energy to our kids program at Grizzly Training Academy
She is a 1st Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do and a Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with over 4 years of grappling experience. Her well rounded background in both striking and grappling allows her to teach kids real, practical self-defense while building strong fundementals. Her classes are positive, structured evironment where kids feel supported while still being challenged.
- Black Belt Tang Soo Do
- Blue Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Accomplished BJJ Competitor with multiple medals and belts won
Professor Steve Matias
Professor Steve Matias is the Owner of Cohesion Association whom Grizzly is an affiliate of. Professor Steve often steps on the Matts at Grizzly Training Academy and offers his significant wisdom. He's a Combat veteran that has served in the Marine Corps, as an Infantryman and Marine Combat Instructor of Water survival. He currently is the Fire Chief of Frontier Fire Department In Osage Oklahoma. Professor Steve has over 25 years of Martial Arts experiences, is a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, as well as a 4th Degree black belt in Judo under the United States Judo Association. Steve also serves as the Executive Vice President of the USJA.