
Meet our Coaching Staff
Owner and Head Instructor
-TJ TOMLIN-
TJ Tomlin, a 2nd degree Black Belt, founded the gym in 2008 in order to continue training and instructing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. His relaxed teaching style has created a close family amongst his students. TJ takes pride in watching his students improve as well as watch them compete. TJ has been training in martial arts more than 15 years with the majority of the experience in BJJ but he has a vast knowledge set in both Muay Thai and Self Defense training. TJ was a multi-sport athlete in high school that carried him to his college sports career in football and baseball. When he isn't training at the gym he is spending time with his wife and three kids.
Black Belt
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Instructor
-Landon Moore-
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Landon Moore is an experienced black belt in BJJ. He instructs the No Gi and Gi classes. His coaching style is technical with great explanation for both new and advanced students. He has been very instrumental in the BJJ classes at American Elite and continues to provide high level training in each class he is involved with. Landon also has experience in Muay Thai as well as MMA.
MMA Head Coach
-Matt Grice-
Matt’s combat sport history dates back to his childhood. He was a competitive wrestler in his youth and won 4! Oklahoma state wrestling titles in high school. He then went on to wrestle at the University of Oklahoma while completing a bachelor’s degree in Sociology. Matt began his MMA career shortly after college. During his successful MMA career he amassed 15 wins and 5 losses, and fought in 7 UFC events between 2007 and 2013. Due to his exciting fighting style, he won “Fight of the Night” honors on two separate occasions. While competing as a professional MMA fighter, Matt also attended the Oklahoma City Police Department Academy and is currently an officer for the Oklahoma City Police Department. He is married to his wife Caroline and they have two daughters, Harper and Finley.