LŌKAHI Leadership

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  • Older man with gray hair and a mustache, wearing a black suit, pink shirt, and a black hat, leaning on a wooden railing against blurred cityscape background.

    Ryan Yamada

    PARTNER/HEAD COACH

    Ryan is the smallest instructor of the Collective.  He surprises people by how often he eats and by randomly attacking their legs.

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    Nolan Campbell

    PARTNER/HEAD COACH

    Nolan is the largest instructor of the Collective. His favorite techniques are Smother, Flatten, and Triangle.

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  • An elderly man with white hair and a beard, dressed in a black sweater and blue jeans, seated against a dark background, with his eyes closed and a contemplative expression, resting his hand on his neck.

    Matt Hansen

    PARTNER/HEAD OF OPERATIONS

    Matt's great wisdom came at the expense of his hair. He may wrist lock you, but he may also wrist lock himself.

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  • A person wearing a baseball cap and glasses silhouetted against window blinds.

    Guy Rouelle

    ASSISTANT COACH | Brown Belt

    Guy’s official position in the military is listed as ‘Communications’, but ask for any more details and he might have to kill you.

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  • Jason Bartholomew

    ASSISTANT COACH | Brown Belt

    Mr. J’s poor eyesight leaves some to wonder about his aimless gaze and slight drool. Brain scans show he often daydreams about his next toehold or Sourdough starter.

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  • A man with spiky white hair, a goatee, earrings, and a broad smile, wearing a dark jacket outdoors.

    Connor Gillen

    ASSISTANT COACH | Brown Belt

    Connor has been preparing to play the leading role of ‘Danny’ in Grease everyday since his 5th birthday. His laugh is the stuff of legends and also his primary defense against strenuous warm-ups.

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  • A young girl with red hair wearing a school uniform, holding an owl on her gloved hand.

    Isaac Hiebert

    ASSISTANT COACH | Purple Belt

    Isaac’s love for grappling is second only to gas station munchies. He believes that any amount of Little Debbie’s eaten in one sitting is considered a single serving.

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  • Close-up of a young woman with long blonde hair, blue eyes, and light skin, looking to the side with a subtle smile, wearing a pink top with thin straps.

    Stephen Dodds

    ASSISTANT COACH | Brown Belt

    A pirated BJJ instructional with an audio defect left Dodds believing that the only word allowed in a dojo was Oss. His rolling style can best be described as confusing to all parties, yet strangely effective.

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  • Kyle Repaskey

    ASSISTANT COACH | Purple Belt

    An engineer by trade, rumor has it that Kyle’s entire Jiu-jitsu game is on a well-organized spreadsheet. His cells and formulas are checked by his boss (and daughter), who often supervises from the sidelines.

  • Magazine cover of GQ British edition, March 2016, featuring David Beckham with tattoos, wearing a white t-shirt, with headlines about fashion, music, and celebrities, including tribute to David Bowie and articles on art projects and women.

    Michael Pflueger

    ASSISTANT COACH | Purple Belt

    Michael was once asked to join the local fire department for the sole purpose of being featured on their annual calendar. He turned them down on account of their workouts not starting ‘early enough’.

Our Coaches

LŌKAHI’s coaching team blends decades of experience with a passion for teaching. We’re here to guide, mentor, and - when things get tough - remind you why you started this journey.

We believe in creating a safe environment for all students.

All Head and Assistant coaches at LŌKAHI must be certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED before they can teach. This ensures they're prepared to both instruct and provide essential emergency care, maintaining a safe training environment.

Our Training Philosophy