Meet Our Team

Owner/Head Coach

Professor Gleidson Moraes Cutis (Poney)

Born: Belford Roxo - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Bachelor Degree, Physical Education
International Speaker
Author of: On the Mat with Christ

3rd Degree Black Belt — Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
1st Dan Black Belt — Kickboxing
Training Jiu-Jitsu Since 2002
Training Kickboxing Since 2006
Teaching Martial Arts Since 2008

BJJ Belt Lineage: Carlos Gracie – Carlson Gracie – Andre Mendes – Leandro Goulart – Gleidson Cutis

Kickboxing Lineage: Paulo Zorelo - Beto Padilha - Flavio Leonardo - Washington Luiz (Washingthai) - Gleidson Cutis

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Achievements

World Champion Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
World Champion NAGA BJJ
Brazilian Cup NoGI Champion
2x Brazilian Champion
2x Rio de Janeiro Champion
3x F2W Pro Champion
3x Submission Hunter BJJ Champion

MMA Amateur Record: 2W

Fought in Brazil

MMA Professional Record: 7 W 4 L

Fought in Brazil, USA, Canada, Italy
(WOCS / GSF / WEBFIGHT / HERO FC / RFA / LFA / ACB / UFC)

Strength & Conditioning Coach

Coach Michael Hale

Born & Raised: Laredo, TX
B.S Exercise & Sports Science
USA Weightlifting L-1
CrossFit L-1

10+ Years Experience as an Athlete.
5+ Years Experience as a Coach.
Purple Belt - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Recent Achievements

The Fittest Experience 2019 (Men’s Scaled) 2nd Place
NAGA BJJ San Antonio 2018 (Men’s White Belt 155) 2nd Place
The Fittest Experience 2017 (Teen Division 16-17yr) 2nd place 

Strength & Conditioning Coach

Coach Ashley Lawrence

Born: Dripping Springs, TX

Currently Pursuing a Bachelor's of Exercise Sports Science (B.E.S.S) - Concentration in Pre-Rehabilitation Sciences

1 Year of Physical Therapy Experience

Ashley has been active in the fitness industry as long as she can remember. She has spent the last 5 years studying the human body and learning how it works. Her full time job is rehabilitating patients as a physical therapy technician. Working through injuries and teaching the correct way to perform movements and prevent injuries.

Yoga Coach & Assistant Kid’s Coach

Coach Marie Ellensohn

Vinyasa Flow RYT200 certified
Alignment Yoga certified
Yoga for BJJ certified

Teaching Yoga for 18 years
Blue Belt - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Marie has taught Yoga in many environments with all walks of life! From CrossFit gyms, to nursing homes, children’s yoga, for active Military, PTSD therapy sessions, a college Football team, to ladies across the country, Marie has taught them all with approach that life is short to not be silly. Not only will you get a great stretch but you are sure to giggle!

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Achievements

Absolute Champion Houston International Open IBJJF

Client Relations & Billing Manager

Rosie Brooks

Born: Tulsa, OK
Currently Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Practioner