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Our Coaches

Our dedicated instructors are first responders and expert martial artists committed to positive impact and community growth.

7 coaches

The roster.

Tap any coach to read their full story.

  • Brendon Brumitt

    NBR Head Coach

    Brendon Brumitt has been an avid martial artist since the age of 6 years old. His journey began with Taekwondo and Karate classes provided at the YWCA/YMCA after school program. In his teenage years, he ventured out to Japanese Jujutsu and continued to train Karate as time permitted. Upon joining the military, he continued his Jujutsu training in Japan and eventually obtained his 5th degree black belt. Upon completion of his time in the military, he returned to the US and opened his own Japanese Jujutsu training group and continued to teach and train. In 2005, he returned to Japan and began competing in Judo and training in mixed martial arts. During that time, he competed in MMA, Judo and Combat Submission Wrestling. He returned to the US again in 2014 and began training in Judo and eventually transitioned to Brazilian Jujutsu.

  • Natalie Garland

    Jiu-Jitsu Instructor

    My name is Natalie Garland. I started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2012 at the age of 35. I did not have any grappling experience when I started. Now I am a Black Belt under David Reilly. I got my Black Belt in November 2022. I currently teach at two gyms, Mako and Undisputed here in Tucson, AZ. I love teaching. The best part about teaching is the students. Watching their progression, makes this job the best job in the world.

  • Yegor Makhiboroda

    Jiu-Jitsu Instructor

    My name is Yegor Makhiboroda and I am a brown belt under David Reilly at Undisputed. I have been training Jiu Jitsu for 6 years. Grappling has brought amazing people into my life and has given me the opportunity to travel and train all over the world. I am excited to share this art with others through coaching. I believe grappling can be a powerful vehicle for personal growth if you let it. I love no-gi grappling and have been focused on wrestling over the last few years.

  • Tim Beithon

    Jiu-Jitsu Instructor

    I was approached by Mike Pelton and asked if I’d be interested in helping teach Jiu-Jitsu to first responders. I said, “heck yes, great idea!” and from that moment on, I’ve been proud to be involved with this incredible organization. Being part of something that uses Jiu-Jitsu to make a real difference in people’s lives has been both meaningful and rewarding.

  • John Bassford

    Muay Thai & Striking Coach

    John Bassford began his martial arts journey in search of more than just self-defense. He was drawn to the sense of community that training can create. From the start, he believed in the power of martial arts to bring people together through discipline, shared struggle, and personal growth. The camaraderie and respect found on the mats quickly became something he wanted to pass on to others.

  • Nick Benincasa

    Jiu-Jitsu Instructor

    I grew up in sunny Florida and began my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey in 2017 with American Top Team Orlando, training under the guidance of Professor Paul Rodriguez. Over the years, BJJ became more than just a hobby. It became a central part of my life. Through hard work and consistent training, I earned my brown belt before relocating to Tucson in 2023.

  • Gerald Garland

    Jiu-Jitsu Instructor

    Gerald Garland is the head Jiu-Jitsu instructor at Undisputed Tucson and holds the rank of 2nd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the respected Professor David Reilly. With over two decades of experience on the mats, Gerald brings a rare combination of technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a deep passion for teaching that has made him one of the most trusted and respected instructors in the Tucson martial arts community.

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