Professor Isaac

Head Coach & Owner · 1st Degree Black Belt (IBJJF-certified)

Professor Isaac has been training in combat sports since 2001, with many fights and competitions in boxing, kickboxing, MMA and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. On the 27th of November 2021, he received his black belt under Professor Ryder of Anchorage Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and is a 1st degree, IBJJF-certified black belt. He has trained military and law enforcement in 6 states, including Alaska, in hand-to-hand combat, firearms, and tactics.

Professor Adam McClure

Professor Adam McClure began training with Professor Isaac in 2010 and has remained a vital member of the Redemption tribe ever since. He has competed in numerous MMA and Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitions. Now a professor himself, Adam is one of the team’s MMA coaches and teaches both MMA and Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes.

Coach Britney Steinhage

Purple Belt, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Britney is a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with competition experience. She teaches kids classes, women's only self-defense, and women's only kickboxing. Her husband and all four of her kids (2 daughters, 2 sons) have trained at Redemption for 7 years too.

Coach Karlene Meyer

Purple Belt, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Karlene is a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with competition experience. She teaches kids classes, women's only self-defense, and women's only kickboxing. She is married to Coach Adam, and the Meyer family has trained at Redemption for 7 years.

Coach Adam Meyer

Coach

Adam teaches kids classes and the occasional adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class. He is married to Coach Karlene, and both of their sons train at Redemption too, so it is a whole family affair. The Meyers have been training at Redemption for 7 years.

Coach Pam Ardnt

Purple Belt, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Pam is a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu who has been training for 5 years. She teaches kids classes.