Meet Our Instructors

Two coaches run the mat here. Parents mention both by name in their reviews.

Shane Brady

Head Jiu-Jitsu Instructor

Pending Shane: coaching photo

Shane opened Dark Side in January 2018 and has spent 18 years practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He has trained with John Danaher, Eddie Bravo, and Jeff Glover. One parent’s review: “Each child gets one on one training with the trainer.”

Pending Shane: belt rank

Chris Taylor

Kickboxing Coach

Pending Shane: coaching photo

Chris coaches the striking and kickboxing program. A parent on the two of them together: “Shane and Chris immediately made us feel like family.”

Pending Shane: Muay Thai credential and bio

A big group of smiling adult students crowded together after class at Dark Side Jiu-Jitsu

The adult class, after a night on the mats.

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