Coaches
Our coaching staff.
Deep backgrounds across wrestling, jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai and boxing — coaches who still train alongside the people they coach.
Scott Howard
Ajarn is the senior teaching rank in Muay Thai, held above Kru — a master instructor responsible for the standard the rest of the room is held to.
Kevin Breeden
Training since 2005, with a competitive record across jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai and MMA. A first-degree black belt under Toney Waldecker — himself a sixth-degree black belt under Relson Gracie — which puts his lineage one step from the family that founded the art. Strong from both top and bottom, and known for coaching the details, whether you walked in last week or you’re preparing to compete.
Mike Pendlebury
Training since 2020 and competing in Muay Thai, MMA and jiu-jitsu — his entire career under Disciple. Captain of the Disciple competition team, and has cornered in every discipline.
Neil Johnson
Two decades on the mats and an elite wrestling background — Virginia State Champion and D1 national qualifier at George Mason, then a pro career including Bellator. Specializes in wrestling for MMA.
Estefano Altamirano
Estefano is a native of Peru, where he began his training before moving to the United States. A dedicated competitor on the local circuit, he has also tested himself against top talent through national promotions such as Fight 2 Win. Estefano brings a unique skill set to the coaching staff, with a methodical approach to breaking down positions that makes even complex techniques easy for students to understand.
Anthony Cordero
