Mike Diaz
Black Belt 4th Degree Instructor
Mike is an experienced martial artist who has been training for over 25+ years. He began his jiu jitsu journey in 1997 after he got out of the Marine Corps. He received his black in 2006 belt from Master Pedro Sauer, one of the most skilled instructors in the field. Throughout his career, Mike has developed a strong sense of community and has worked to empower others through his anti-bully programs for kids and his women's self-defense seminars.
Nick Howlett
Black Belt 1st Degree Instructor
Nick Howett began his journey in Jiu Jitsu back in 2010, when he first started training under the guidance of professor Mike Diaz at the Park City Jiu Jitsu academy. From the very beginning, Nick was one of the academy's earliest students, and he has since become one of its most accomplished as well. In addition to achieving black belt status under Professor Diaz, Nick has also enjoyed many successes on the competitive jiu jitsu circuit, winning gold medals at numerous tournaments over the years.
Anthony Pagano
Black Belt 1st Degree Instructor
Anthony Pagano is one of the most accomplished and respected tattoo artists in the industry. With his talent for traditional Japanese style tattooing, he has become a sought-after expert in this highly specialized craft. His work is bold, intricately detailed, and truly unique. What's more, his skill on the mat makes him an excellent practitioner of Brazilian jiu jitsu. He started training in 2008 under Eddie Edmonds, and he later came to Park City Jiu Jitsu when it opened in 2010.
Keith Barnhart
Black Belt Instructor
Keith Barnhart is an experienced and highly accomplished professional, having spent many years in a variety of roles in the oil and gas industry. But Keith has always had a passion for grappling, having been a collegiate wrestler at the University of Alabama, and then finding his way to jiu jitsu.
Danny Ocana
Chris Wilson
Black Belt Instructor
Bio coming soon..
Danny Ocana
Preston Rohner
Brown Belt Instructor
Motto: Be persistent and consistent.
Preston has trained in martial arts for 35 years. He started with Shotokan karate for three years until the 1994 earthquake in California closed the school just days before he was to test for his brown belt. Several years later, Preston began studying Tang Soo Do karate, earning a 4th degree black belt over 15 years.
In 2016, Preston made his way to Park City, joining Park City BJJ and quickly becoming part of the community. Training under Professor Mike Diaz, Preston worked his way to his brown belt and began instructing. Preston has strong dedication to BJJ, and is committed to facilitating his own and others’ growth in the sport.
Danny Ocana
Danny Ocana
Purple Belt - Youth Instructor
Purple Belt under Professor Mike Diaz
Started Jiu Jitsu at Park City Academy in 2016
Danny’s has a passion for learning and teaching Jiu Jitsu.
Active competitor in master divisions
Coached wrestling for 10+ years
Motto: “Lead By Example”