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OUR INSTRUCTORS
Michael Pool
Owner / Lead Instructor
Michael Pool is an International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation certified black belt under Ares Jiu-Jitsu and world champion professors Milton Bastos, Samir Chantre, and Osvaldo “Queixinho” Moizinho. Michael has almost 17 years of training experience and over 12 years of teaching experience. He holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Writing with an emphasis on pedagogy (teaching), and is the author of five published novels. Michael moved to Chattanooga from Colorado, where he formerly ran Gunnison Jiu-Jitsu and also worked as a private investigator for many years. Michael brings a strong focus on jiu-jitsu’s foundational principles and a conceptual teaching style that is ideal for helping beginners thrive in their early training. He enjoys working with kids and adults and is extremely passionate about student progress and well-being.
JACOB WHEELER
BJJ BLACK BELT
Jacob Wheeler is a jiu-jitsu black belt with 11 years of training experience and the former head instructor at Soddy Daisy BJJ. Jacob is an exceptional teacher with an empathetic, friendly teaching style and a focus on technical progression. Jacob handles each and every student with incredible care, and is a student favorite on the mats!
Connor Tolley
WRESTLING COACH
Connor Tolley began wrestling in the sixth grade and wrestled at the Division One college level at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga for four years. He is an incredibly patient, thorough instructor who brings a wealth of wrestling knowledge into the academy. Though relatively new to jiu-jitsu, Connor is a force to be reckoned with on the mats and one of the friendliest people you will ever meet!
OUR FACILITY
Our 1400-square-foot floating mat platform gives extra cushion to falls and creates an amazing training experience!
“Your core values are the deeply held beliefs that authentically describe your soul.” — John C. Maxwell
Our Core VAlues
- Integrity
- Compassion
- Passion
- Excellence
- Perseverance
Our five core beliefs
1.) We believe that training jiu-jitsu should make every aspect of your life better.
2.) We believe that training jiu-jitsu should give you the courage to pursue your dreams.
3.) We believe that training jiu-jitsu should help you become the best version of yourself.
4,) We believe that training jiu-jitsu should make you calmer, more tolerant of stress, and more willing to go the extra mile for the people in your life.
5.) We believe that training jiu-jitsu should keep you focused and grounded in your life.
OUR TEAM
We are proud to be a part of the internationally renowned Ares Jiu-Jitsu Association, connecting our students to an incredible network of jiu-jitsu world champions and successful competitors and teachers around the world. At Ares, we value friendship above everything else, come join our amazing team! Learn more at www.aresbjj.com!
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