Instructors

George Hissung

Head Instructor, Partner

George is Marcelo Alonso’s first American Black Belt (2 stripe) and Carlson Gracie Team Member. George is well known in the Northwest as a phenomenal technical instructor in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Submission Grappling and MMA.

Photo: Marcelo Alonso is on the left, and George is on the right.

Rayford McWilliams

Assistant Instructor - BJJ/Submission Grappling

Rayford is Georges first black belt under George Hissung/Marcelo Alonso BJJ .  Rayford is one of the lead instructors for the academy and is valued for the details he provides when instructing.

J.P. Eustaquio

Assistant Instructor - BJJ/Submission Grappling, Striking, MMA

J.P. is a Black Belt  under George Hissung/Marcelo Alonso BJJ (Carlson Gracie Team).  J.P. is one of the head instructors for the BJJ Fundamentals Class, Children’s Class, and MMA.  J.P. is also an excellent striking trainer.

Leonard Anderson

Assistant Instructor - BJJ/Submission Grappling

Leonard is a Black Belt under George Hissung/Marcelo Alonso BJJ (Carlson Gracie Team).  He is a very technical instructor in both Gi and No Gi.  Students appreciate his practical approach to helping them achieve their BJJ goals.

Bob Barjesteh

Assistant Instructor, Partner - BJJ/Submission Grappling

Bob is a Black Belt under George Hissung/Marcelo Alonso BJJ (Carlson Gracie Team).  He is also a licensed NSAC corner man.

Don Saunders

Assistant Instructor - Children's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Don is a Brown Belt under George Hissung/Marcelo Alonso BJJ (Carlson Gracie Team).

Brock Gorang

Assistant Instructor - Children's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Striking

Brock is a Brown Belt under George Hissung/Marcelo Alonso BJJ (Carlson Gracie Team).