DAYNE ARISTIZABAL
Three Stripe Black Belt under Pedro Sauer, Head Coach, Over 20 years of Jiu Jitsu training/teaching
Dayne Aristizabal has been teaching Martial Arts for nearly two decades. After training in traditional martial arts as a child Dayne met professor Pedro Sauer and was introduced to Brazilian jiujitsu at the age of 14. Dedicating himself the the practice and training multiple times a day he would earn his black belt in 2012 after nearly 11 years of full-time practice under professor Sauer. Dayne competed professionally in Mixed Martial Arts and was the head instructor at the world-famous Pit martial arts in Arroyo Grande CA under Coach John Hackleman. Dayne lived on the Pit compound and trained under coach Hackleman daily. Dayne is currently still competing in Jiu Jitsu and teaches arrest control to law enforcement. Dayne is presently dedicated as a full-time coach and is available for private lessons.
Court Mcgee
Professional fighter in the UFC, Head Coach, 20 years of mixed martial arts teaching/training
Court is a lifelong Martial Artist who got his start in karate and wrestling. Court soon became a professional fighter and was the winner of The Ultimate Fighter in 2010. He has now had 35 professional fights 22 of those being in the UFC. He has had more than 62 five minute rounds in the UFC octagon.
Court currently competes in the welterweight division of the UFC and runs his non profit, The Mcgee Project, which helps those struggling with addiction. He is a highschool wrestling coach, as well as dedicated family man to his wife and three boys.
Arthur Kleinfelder
Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
Arthur started his martial arts journey in Jiu Jitsu back in 2006 with Pedro Sauer. Arthur trained personally with him until he moved back east. Over the years he trained at a local mixed martial arts gym where he trained under Dayne Aristizabal and Brandon Guzzo. He is a Certified Instructor under the Gracie University Headquarters. He has a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and taught at Utah Valley University in the Psychology department which led to him currently working with troubled teens at a local treatment center. He feels that understanding people developmentally helps him teach the way they learn. To him Jiu Jitsu is not just a sport, hobby, or martial art but a way of life. He loves to help people overcome fears and build confidence to take on hard things. He strives to bring people together to work as a team and a family. He is passionate to build people up and accomplish their goals. Arthur received his black belt in 2023 from coach Dayne, continuing the Pedro Sauer legacy.
Kalei Uaiwa
Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
Kalei started on his Jiu-Jitsu journey in 2003. He studied under Coach Keith Inouye at the Maui Grappling Academy on the island of Maui. Kalei entered in several local IBJJ and Naga tournaments where he found some success. In 2009, Kalei was awarded his Blue Belt, and in 2014, Kalei was awarded his Purple Belt from Coach Inouye. In 2019, Kalei and his family moved to Tucson, Arizona and continued on his Jiu-jitsu journey by training at Sonoran Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He received his Brown Belt from Professor Aaron Botelho in 2021. Not long after that, Kalei and family moved to Provo, Utah and began training at Agema MMA and Jiu-Jitsu. In 2022, Kalei was awarded his Black Belt by Professor Dayne Aristtizbal.
Kalei is a Native Hawaiian who was born and raised in Kailua, Oahu. He loves the ocean and beaches. He grew up body boarding, body surfing, fishing. When Kalei is not training Jiu-Jitsu, he is spending time with his family. He enjoys archery, hiking, coaching football, road trips, and taking advantage of all the things nature has to offer. Kalei is so grateful for Jiu Jitsu and truly believes Jiu Jitsu is for everyone. He is excited to be able to continue his journey and share his knowledge with students who are seeking to improve in their physical and mental well-being.
MIKE MARTIN
Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, Past State Champion
I've been wrestling/grappling since 2010 where I wrestled locally at Maple Mountain High in Spanish Fork. My senior year our school was undefeated and we became state champions. Being in a room with so much talent pushed me to continue my training. I started Jiu Jitsu in 2013 at UVU with the current coach Michael Pease. After a few semesters there I decided to expand my training and signed up for the Pit Elevated where Dayne was one of the head coaches. I've been with him ever since and have loved being one of his students.
BOYD ABERNETHY
Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt, No Gi Instructor
Boyd is a No Gi Jiu Jitsu competitor and a brown belt under Dayne Aristizabal. Boyd also holds belts in 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu as well as being an amatuer mixed martial arts fighter.
TYLER CALL
Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt, Striking Coach
Tyler is an amateur mixed martial arts fighter with a specialty in Muay Thai. He is a coach for our striking classes as well as the youth program. He is the #1 title contender at 185 for fierce fighting and a purple belt in jiu jitsu.
EMMA COLD
Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt, Instructor
Emma is a brown belt under Dayne Aristizabal as well as a gi and no gi competitor. She is passionate about women's engagement in the art of jiu jitsu.