Adlai is a lifelong martial artist with over twenty years of experience in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He holds a 2nd degree black belt in 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu under Eddie Bravo. Adlai also has extensive training in Combat Submission Wrestling (CSW), and is a certified coach under Erik Paulson. In addition, Adlai is an instructor in Muay Thai under Ajarn Chai Sirisute and the World Thai Boxing Association (WTBA).

 Aside from grappling and kickboxing, Adlai has also practiced a dozen other martial art styles, including Taekwondo, Shinkendo, Enshin Karate, and Aikido. Additionally, Adlai is a fully certified athletic trainer through ACSM, and has a Crossfit Level 1 and kettlebell certifications.

An adamant believer in continuous learning, Adlai holds a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from the University of Michigan, as well as a bachelor’s in biochemistry and a master’s in applied economics from Eastern Michigan University. His passion for learning translates directly into a dedication to teaching. Adlai first started teaching jiu jitsu in 2005 and it has been his passion ever since. With a style that is flexible as it is detail-oriented, Adlai’s teaching style centers around an ability to identify students’ different learning styles and adapt the instruction to their needs.