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Our Team

Our BJJ team boasts world-class instructors with extensive experience and multiple world titles, and they bring unparalleled expertise and knowledge to our academy.
Join our team to discover the world of BJJ!
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Jae Ho Lee

2nd Degree Black Belt & Owner

Professor Jae Ho Lee, a black belt under Roberto Traven, has competed and won in numerous competitions including IBJJF Pan Ams, the Abu Dhabi World Pro Championship, and IBJJF Worlds. In 2012, he established Top Martial Arts with a commitment to delivering a holistic coaching experience and unwavering support to individuals of all skill levels.

Howard "Mitch" Phillips

2nd Degree Black Belt - Adults Instructor

Professor Mitch started shootfighting and Muay Thai with Max Coats in the early 1990’s. He then picked up gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training in 2006 with the late Professor Luis Togno. Professor Mitch is at Top Martial Arts Charlotte Monday through Friday for daytime class; specifically teaching no gi on Wednesday and gi on Thursday at 12:00.

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Howard "Mitch" Phillips

2nd Degree Black Belt - Adults Instructor

Professor Mitch started shootfighting and Muay Thai with Max Coats in the early 1990’s. He then picked up gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training in 2006 with the late Professor Luis Togno. Professor Mitch is at Top Martial Arts Charlotte Monday through Friday for daytime class; specifically teaching no gi on Wednesday and gi on Thursday at 12:00.

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Eric Perkins

Black Belt - Head Kids & Adults Instructor

Professor Eric oversees our kids program and leads our women’s program at TMA Charlotte. He has been training jiu jitsu for 13 years and he’s trained under professor Mitch for 10 years. He also has a black belt in Kung Fu!

Osvaldo "OB" Batista

Black Belt - Head Muay Thai & BJJ Instructor

Coach OB is TMA Charlotte's Head Muay Thai instructor, he’s been training jiu jitsu and Muay Thai for over 13 years. He is a founding member of Top Martial Arts and has trained with Jae since the beginning! Prof. Obie excels in competition training & strategy preparation with a focus on lower extremity attacks.

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Osvaldo "OB" Batista

Black Belt - Head Muay Thai & BJJ Instructor

Coach OB is TMA Charlotte's Head Muay Thai instructor, he’s been training jiu jitsu and Muay Thai for over 13 years. He is a founding member of Top Martial Arts and has trained with Jae since the beginning! Prof. Obie excels in competition training & strategy preparation with a focus on lower extremity attacks.

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Dow Perkins

Black Belt - Kids & Ladies Instructor

Coach Dow coaches our kids program here at TMA Charlotte and is our lead lady brown belt! She’s been training jiu jitsu for about 10 years. She has experience competing at high level jiu jitsu competitions like World Masters where she got 1st in her division and closed out absolute with a team mate and received 2nd!

Joseph Coss

Head Wrestling Coach

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Joseph Coss

Head Wrestling Coach

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