TCLA INSTRUCTORS

a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend—8th-degree coral belt, ADCC Hall of Famer, and a cornerstone of modern grappling. A direct student of Rickson Gracie, his influence in BJJ is global. His work with TCLA connects our training center to the highest lineage in the art and reinforces the depth of expertise we provide.

A multiple-time Muay Thai world champion and one of the top striking specialists in the game. As a professional fighter known for his precision, discipline, and elite conditioning, he brings a world-class edge to TCLA.

Mike spent over 9 years in Naval Special Warfare with extensive combat operations experience in Iraq and Afghanistan. He served as a JTAC, Intelligence Analyst, Lead Breacher, Communications Specialist and various other qualifications for his team. He spent his last 3 years in the Navy teaching combat shooting and helping to develop the modern-day Combatives program at the Basic Underwater Demolition School (BUDS). He has trained thousands of military members, government employees, law enforcement, and civilians.  He has an MBA from University of California, San Diego and a Bachelors from Boston University and is the founder of Defense Strategies Group.

Zack is a former Navy SEAL team 7 veteran with multiple deployments to Iraq, Yemen, Africa, and the United Arab Emirates. He served as his platoons Lead Sniper/Pointman, JTAC, Combatives Instructor, and Weapons Ordnance Specialist. Additionally, Zack is a competitive 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu purple belt, as well as an amateur MMA fighter. His goal is to continue to reach and connect with people through his Jiu-Jitsu content to help show that there are other communities out there to join when veterans leave active duty. ​He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership from the University of Charleston.

Cameron Fath is a former US Army Ranger and California National Guardsman, having dedicated 9 years to the military, split between active duty and reserve service. His service included deploying to the Middle East, joint training exercises in Europe and Asia, and mobilization to assist law enforcement during nationwide civil unrest. Cameron has shared his experiences through hosting popular social media channels. This led to his role as one of the hosts of "Toughest Forces on Earth," a Netflix reality show that highlights the capabilities of elite Special Forces units from around the world.