Meet the dedicated trainers and staff who bring passion and expertise to every class at Gulf Coast Jiu Jitsu.
Lisa Shackelford owner and coach has been a student training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under world class Professor Erick Raposo, since May 2016. She is currently a brown belt and has years of experience teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to children and adults from all backgrounds. Lisa has a lot of experience teaching from the self defense aspect and the competitor aspect. She has years of competition experience and has taught many self defense seminars.
Stephanie is a black belt under Erick Raposo, and is a highly decorated competitor including a 4x World Gold, and and a 5x Gold Pan Am Champion. From beginner for self defense, to competitor you will instantly feel at ease with Stephanie and her teaching style.
At Gulf Coast Jiu Jitsu Mississippi Martial Arts, we believe that martial arts training should be both challenging and enjoyable. Our classes are designed to teach the traditional values of discipline, respect, and perseverance, while also providing a fun and supportive environment for students to learn and grow. With programs for kids, teens, and adults, we have something for everyone. Come see why we are the premier martial arts academy in the area. Sign up for your free trial class today!
Come see why we are the premier martial arts academy in the area. Sign up for your free trial class today!