IMPACT JIU JITSU
FOUNDER & HEAD COACH

BEAVERTON, CLACKAMAS & WILSONVILLE
INSTRUCTOR

BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU, MIXED MARTIAL ARTS, SPECIAL PROGRAMS
  • 5th Degree Black Belt, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
  • Gold Medal, 2013 IBJJF Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship

Michael has been studying and teaching Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts for 32 years. He is arguably one of the most experienced ground fighting coaches in the State of Oregon. Michael’s training in traditional martial arts began in 1984. In 1991, he was introduced to Jiu Jitsu while living in Japan. After returning to Oregon, Michael’s pursuit of Jiu Jitsu continued, as did his desire to grow the art. In 1998, he opened Impact Jiu Jitsu (first known as SBG Beaverton). Michael received his black belt in BJJ from Rigan Machado Black Belt Chris Haueter in the Spring of 2004. Most recently, Michael was awarded the 5th degree on his black belt from Chris Haueter in the Spring of 2023.