Mike Flach started with a career in mixed martial arts, with a professional career spanning over seven years that included being cast for The Ultimate Fighter Season 22 and being the Gladiator Challenge Welterweight Champion. After retiring from MMA and focusing on Jiu Jitsu full-time, Mike has competed on the biggest stages, including EBI, Combat Jiu Jitsu Worlds, and Submission Only Series, to name a few. Still an active competitor, you can expect Mike to bring the most up-to-date techniques to class to keep The Lair a top-tier Jiu Jitsu team.

A black belt under the legendary Shawn Williams and a lifelong martial artist, Jeremy comes to us from the Renzo Gracie lineage, bringing thorough and detailed instruction. You are bound to walk away from his classes learning something new, whether it's an entirely new technique or a small detail that makes a technique go from unusable to unstoppable. Jeremy is definitely a fan favorite!

A purple belt under the legendary Lucas Leite, Sam brings grit and mental toughness to our kids' program. He's not afraid to hold everyone in class accountable and let them know when it's time to put in more effort. A fantastic competitor himself, Sam passes on a wealth of knowledge about competition and success in Jiu Jitsu to our kids.

A purple belt under Coach Mike, Tyler is another lifelong martial artist who has excelled since switching to Jiu Jitsu. With his martial arts and military background (currently active), he brings discipline, willpower, and grit to each of his classes and training sessions. Tyler's intelligence shines through in his instruction and class curriculum.

on has been training in mixed martial arts for over 10 years. Recently, he has dedicated himself to Jiu Jitsu, achieving significant success in competitions over the past two years and becoming a staple at The Lair. Jon is very dedicated to his growth and fitness and strives to ensure everyone in his classes is growing and getting a great workout.

Ivan is a blue belt under Romie Aram, who is also Coach Mike's coach. He brings a ton of fun and flavor to the kids' classes and loves helping them grow. The kids love him, the coaches love him, and the parents appreciate when Ivan is around because everyone knows they'll be having a great time at the gym.