Coaching Staff

Matt Leech

Classes
Head Coach of Newberg Gym
MMA
BJJ

Bio
2006 Began IMPACT Jiu Jitsu Newberg
2006 Received his purple belt in BJJ
2003 Began BJJ Newberg with Dewey Nielsen
1997 Began training in BJJ
1995 Began training in JKD
1985 Began training in TKD

Philosophy
1. Train, reflect.
2. Train, reflect.
3. Repeat.

Dewey Nielsen

Classes
Head Coach of Newberg Gym
BJJ
Strength and Conditioning
MMA

Bio
2007 Received his brown belt in BJJ
2007 Athletes' Performance Mentorship
2006 Began IMPACT Jiu Jitsu Newberg
2006 National Academy of Sports Med. - Performance Enhancement Specialist
2005 Co-created the DVD series: Combative Conditioning
2005 Received his purple belt in BJJ
2004 National Academy of Sports Med. - Sports Fitness Specialist
2004 National Academy of Sports Med. - Integrated Flexibility Specialist
2004 Received his blue belt in BJJ
2003 Began BJJ Newberg with Matt Leech
2002 National Academy of Sports Med. - Certified Personal Trainer
2001 Began Personal Training
2001 Began BJJ with Ryan Clark and Matt Leech

Philosophy
I encourage everyone to think outside the box and explore, yet always remind them to be "brilliant at the basics".  A coach should never stop their own self development, as this is one of the most important qualities of a good or great coach. If you stop learning, you stop being a coach and become a static tradition.

Armand Debruge

Classes
BJJ 2, BJJ 3
Head Coach of IMPACT JJ Grappling Team

Bio
2006 Earned brown belt in BJJ
2005 Began coaching at IMPACT
2004 Earned purple belt in BJJ
2003 Earned blue belt in BJJ
2003 Began training at Impact Jiu Jitsu
2000 Began training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Philosophy
I enjoy coaching a fun, learning environment where the athletes' interests and desires are put first.

Keisuke Andrew

Classes
Head Coach of West Linn Affiliate Club
MMA 1 and MMA3
BJJ 2, No-gi Grappling, BJJ 1

Bio
Pro fight record: 3 - 0
Amateur fight record: 5 - 0
2X FCFF Lightweight Champion

2005 Received purple belt in BJJ
2002 Received blue belt in BJJ
2000 Began training at IMPACT Jiu Jitsu

Philosophy
My goal as a coach is to create a positive environment for the students that is fun, challenging, and educational.

Daryl Cutler

Classes
MMA 1
MMA 3
Combative Conditioning

Bio
MMA Amateur fight record:
2005 Received blue belt in BJJ
2004 Began MMA amateur fight career
2002 Began training at SBG / IMPACT
2001 Began training in BJJ
1992 Began training Muay Thai with Coquai Puthmatsat
1988 Began boxing at Grand Avenue Boxing

Philosophy
I love pushing people to their limits and watching them grow. I am luck to be able to do this at IMPACT.

Ben Henning

Classes
MMA 1
Women's Jiu Jitsu
BJJ 1

Bio
2004 Began coaching at IMPACT Jiu Jitsu
2004 Received his blue belt in BJJ
2002 Began training at IMPACT Jiu Jitsu

Has participated in four Accelerated Training Programs (ATPs).
Amateur MMA Fight Record: 1 - 0

Philosophy
Train tough, train fun, be open, be attentive, and take responsibility for your growth and development.

Omar Santiago

Classes
BJJ 1

Bio
2005 Received purple belt in BJJ
1996 Began training BJJ and MMA

Philosophy
To help fellow individuals accomplish success through constructive mentoring.

Brian Walsh

Classes
BJJ 1

Bio
2005 Received purple belt in BJJ
2004 Received Jeet Kune Do Instructorship
2003 Started Coacing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
2001 Started Training Thaiboxing
2000 Started Training Brazillian Jiu Jitsu
1998 Began Training in the Martial Arts

Philosophy
Have fun, get a sweat and learn something each and every training session.

Eric Dorsett

Classes
BJJ 1
Youth programs - Cubs' Club
Nutrition for Athletes (NFA)

Bio
2007  Coaches University - 1st quarter
2007  Co-founder and coach, Nutrition for Athletes
2007  Western Regional BJJ tournament - Blue Belt heavyweight champion
2006  Blue belt in BJJ
2006  Western Regional BJJ tournament - White Belt heavyweight champion
2006  Completed - Fall GI Jiu Jitsu ATP program.
2006  Sub league Championship - 3rd place, beginner (over 226lb weight class)
2006  Restarted at Impact Jiu Jitsu after long hiatus
1993  Trained at SBG. Introduced to Jiu Jitsu
1990-93  Dacascos Kung-fu -  attained purple belt
1987-89  Ryo Bu Kai Karate -  attained blue belt

Philosophy
To coach concepts that promote health, fun and most importantly, Jiu-Jitsu.  To Coach techniques that bring these concepts to life.

Sarah Oriza

Classes
Youth programs - Cubs' Club

Bio
2004 started coaching
1996 began training at SBG / IMPACT

Pro MMA fight record:
Amateur fight record:

Philosophy
Its my privilege to be able to combine two of the things I love most in life, martial arts and teaching. It is important to me to create a fun, comfortable and exciting learning environment.

Mike Amador

Classes
PSU Jiu Jitsu Class
PSU Jiu Jitsu Club
Youth programs - Cubs' Club

Bio
2006 1st Place | White Belt / super heavy weight at Western Regional BJJ Championship
2006 Blue Belt in BJJ
2005 3rd Place | No-Gi Beginners / super heavy weight at Western Regional BJJ Championship
2003 Began training MMA and BJJ at IMPACT

Philosophy
I learn as much if not more from my students as they learn from me. My philosophy is for both student and coach to improve and evolve as grapplers and humans.

Class
BJJ 1 
BJJ 2

Bio
2007 3rd Place | Purple Belt / 165 and 2nd Place | Purple Belt / Absolute Division at Western Regional BJJ Championship
2007 1st Place | Purple Belt / 165 at Revolution BJJ Tournament
2007 Received purple belt in BJJ
2005 Received blue belt in BJJ
2004  Began coaching BJJ
2000  Began training at IMPACT Jiu Jitsu in BJJ

Philosophy
To everything there is an opposite.

Chris Williams

Class
BJJ 1
BJJ 2
MMA 1

Bio
2007 Received purple belt in BJJ
2007 1st Place | Blue Belt / 174 at Western Regional BJJ Championship
2004 Received blue belt in BJJ
2002 Began training BJJ at IMPACT
1994 Cross country at Div. 1 School, East Carolina

Philosophy 
Each athlete has his / her own goals and reasons for training. My goal is to help you obtain your goals, whatever they may be.

Woody Little

Class
BJJ
MMA

Bio
2006 Coaching Defensive Tactics
1999 Began training BJJ and MMA at IMPACT
1987 Began training stand-up

Philosophy
Discomfort in the gym = comfort in competition.

Todd Huegli

Class
Assistant coach in BJJ 1

Bio
2007  Began training at IMPACT
1998  Competitive Squash for eight years
1994  Competitive skiing for five years
1987  Boxed for three years
1985  Karate for three years

Philosophy
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is an amazing sport which provides a great way to improve mentally, physically, and interpersonally. I like to provide an environment where all students feel comfortable and can challenge themselves while experiencing success in each class.

Anthony Estrada

Class
Assistant coach for MMA 1

Bio
2006 "MMA" ATP and exhibition MMA match.
2005 - 2006 Three grappling tournaments
2005 Completed the "Jits With Hits" ATP.
2004  Began training at SBG / IMPACT.
1990 - 1992  High School wrestling
1987 American Kempo Karate

Philosophy
I hope to help shed some light and clarity for others down their path of exploring martial arts; whether it be Jiu Jitsu, MMA, or conditioning.