Mat Life Training Center Instructors

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Jason Cárdenas Dodd

Founder and Head Coach

Jason is the owner and founder of Mat Life Training Center, and has been teaching martial arts in Alachua County for 25 years. His martial arts journey began with Tang Soo Do as ...

Marybeth Bonanno

Assistant Coach

Credentials:

Brown Belt, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
3rd Degree Black Belt, Taekwondo ...

Tim Gillyard

Senior Instructor

First Degree Black Belt, Japanese Shorinji-ryu Karate ...

Stephen Selman

Assistant Coach

Stephen Selman is a Brazilian jiu jitsu and Muay Thai competitive athlete. He is an assistant Muay Thai instructor at Mat Life. ...

Justin White

Senior Instructor

Justin joined Mat Life in 2016 as a Brazilian jiu jitsu student and assistant instructor. As an Army spouse, he taught at Mat Life while his family was stationed in Gainesville. ...

Miranda Haire

My entire family is apart of this gym, so I am there 5-6 days a week and it is amazing. I really like the coaches and the atmosphere. I am constantly learning new things while also getting an amazing workout. Plus I have had the best massage of my life here. The masseuse literally fixed a knee issue I was having with a single session. Would highly RECOMMEND!

Elias Medrano

Have been attending martial art classes here for well over a month now. And not once did I feel disappointed, cheated, or left out. Would highly recommend!

Jorge Pino

I strongly encourage people to come here. If you want to be put into the test and get out of your comfort zone, and at the same time have a nice experience getting to your goals, this is the place for you. Super friendly and goal oriented toward students.

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