Instructors

Michael Green - Owner / Head Coach 

BlackBelt in BJJ - received from Brian Caldwell 

Michael has been training in martial arts in various styles for over 30 years, and has 16 years in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Other martial arts studied include Karate - Wado Ryu Goju Ryu and Kenpo, Jeet Kune Do, Muay Thai, Sambo, Judo , and Catch Wrestling.  Michael resides in Methuen MA where he operates his apparel brand OffYourBackBJJ, and operates the OYB BJJ Academy in Londonderry NH. Mike's main goal and passion is to bring a BJJ curriculum to beginner and advanced students while creating a fun stress free learning environment. Studying not just martial arts but about the psychology involved in learning and how people learn and adapt Mike uses a chunking approach in his teaching and is able to apply it to the three types of learning VAK to benefit a wide range of students, So, whether you are a Visual, Audible, or Kinesthetic learner, you will be able to succeed here at OffyourBackBJJ Academy.

Steve Sanchez - Assistant Coach 

3rd Degree Brown Belt BJJ