Alpha Jiu Jitsu + Fitness Instructors

One of the pioneers of the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and one of its greatest champions, Jean Jacques Machado is one of five brothers of the world-renown Machado Brazilian ...

Co-Owner Head Jiu-Jitsu Instructor

Alpha Jiu-Jitsu + Fitness is led by Los Angeles native Hernando Thola. A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Master Jean Jacques Machado, Hernando trained and learned from ...

Co-Owner Head Fitness/Kickboxing Coach

Amanda Thola is the co-owner and head fitness/kickboxing coach of Alpha Jiu-Jitsu + Fitness. She is an NASM Certified Personal Trainer with 4 years of coaching experience and 10 ...

Kid’s Instructor

Brady was born and raised in Spokane, Washington. He loves the martial arts and has been doing Jiu Jitsu since he was 14 and cage fighting since 16. Most recently, he was a ...

Kickboxing Coach

Branden began training in kickboxing, MMA and boxing over 10 years ago, and more recently began practicing Jiu-Jitsu as well. Over these years, he achieved success in the ring. ...

Kid’s Instructor

Charlotte McKinley is a blue belt with seven years of Jiu Jitsu and kickboxing experience. She is currently double-majoring in Public Relations and Journalism at Biola University. ...

Office Manager

Genny is the business admin and front desk receptionist at Alpha. She was born in Pullman WA, and currently lives in Spokane with her two cats, Pippin and Nel. She is currently a ...

Fitness Coach

Bekah is new to North Idaho and absolutely loves calling this place home. She loves doing anything outdoors where she can bring along her dog, Lucy. Bekah has a fun approach to ...