MEET Our team.

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Zack Ghalayini

Zack Ghalayini is a highly accomplished Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor and instructor with extensive experience teaching adults and children under Ryan Hall, a jiu-jitsu legend and UFC standout. Zack holds multiple championship titles, including Pan-American and World Championships. He received his brown belt after just five years of training. Zack quickly rose to elite competition and is passionate about helping every student, from aspiring champions to anyone who’s eager to learn.

Head Instructor

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Caitlin Ghalayini

Caitlin is a Marine Corps veteran, graduate student, mom, and regular competitor. She began training in Florida before relocating to the DMV to train with world-class athletes.

She won gold at the IBJJF No-Gi Pan American and World Championships at blue belt middleweight in 2024—the same year she had her son. She received her purple belt soon after.

You can find her on the mats or on top of the podium! Come train with one of the best female competitors in the area.

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