Jiu Jitsu Team Training Day
Four coaches. One team. One more day on the mat before Christmas.
Join Professor Alan Baker, Coach Dennis Rousseau, Coach Michael Chastain, and Coach Michael Lander for a full day of Jiu Jitsu training, team connection, and holiday camaraderie at Ooltewah Jiu Jitsu Academy.
This is a chance for our local affiliates and their students to get together, learn from one another, and strengthen the relationships that make our network special. We’ll finish the year doing what we love: learning, training, and growing together.
Saturday, December 19, 2026. All times are local Eastern time.
Alan Baker is a 4th Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Master Pedro Sauer and a Full Instructor in Combat Submission Wrestling under Erik Paulson. With more than four decades of training and teaching, he brings a connected approach to mechanics, understanding, and practical application.
Michael Chastain is a certified Living Mechanics instructor with The Academy in Cleveland, Tennessee. He joins the coaching team for the late morning session, sharing the mat with our local affiliates and students for a day centered on learning together.
Michael Lander is the lead instructor at Ooltewah Jiu Jitsu Academy and a Level II Certified Instructor. With more than 14 years of Jiu Jitsu experience, he welcomes the visiting coaches, affiliates, and students to his home academy for this team training day.
Dennis Rousseau is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Alan Baker and Erik Paulson, a Combat Submission Wrestling coach, and a senior instructor at Atlanta Martial Arts Center. His teaching draws on decades of martial arts experience and an emphasis on practical self protection.
Iris Rousseau is the owner and head instructor of Atlanta Martial Arts Center. A 3rd Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Alan Baker and Erik Paulson, she has trained with Alan since 2005 and leads AMAC’s Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program. She brings extensive experience coaching students and building a welcoming training community.
Another instructor joining us on the mat. Photo and biography coming soon.
Another instructor joining us on the mat. Photo and biography coming soon.
Gi and no gi are both welcome. We’ll have both on the mat, so bring your gi, your no gi training gear, or both.
Team, we’ll have different instructors on the mat throughout the day, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There may be a few breaks here and there, but come prepared for a full day of training.
Bring a sandwich, snacks, and plenty of water. You can step off the mat at any time to take a drink, get a bite to eat, or take a break when you need one.
Help us plan for Holiday Roll Call on December 19. Attendance is free for Pedro Sauer Association and CSW Association affiliates and their students.
Ooltewah Jiu Jitsu Academy
6711 Mountain View Rd
Ooltewah, TN 37363
Mark your calendar and join us for one more day on the mat before the holidays. We look forward to seeing you there.
Contact the academy for event information.
(423) 667 2374
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