Meet the Instructors

Gracie Jiu Jitsu South Bend

 

Thomas McGuin is an owner/head instructor at Gracie Jiu Jitsu South Bend. He is a 1st Degree Gracie Jiu Jitsu black belt under Ryron and Rener Gracie and a Gracie University Certified Instructor. Thomas has been training under the Gracie’s for 14 years and is dedicated to preserving self-defense through the art of Helio Gracie Jiu Jitsu.

 

John McGuin is an owner/head instructor at Gracie Jiu Jitsu South Bend. He is a 1st Degree Gracie Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Ryron and Rener Gracie and a Gracie University Certified Instructor. John has been training under the Gracie’s for 15 years and loves being able to share his knowledge of jiu jitsu with the community.

Hannah McGuin is an instructor within our kids programs and a head instructor for our Women’s Self Defense Program. Hannah has a passion for empowering the women and youth of the community through jiu jitsu.

Hannah McGuin is a head instructor in our Women Empowered® program. Hannah began her jiu jitsu journey in 2019 and loves being able to empower women and give them reliable self defense techniques.

Sarah McGuin is the head instructor of our Little Champs and a head instructor for our Women’s Self Defense Program. Sarah loves making jiu jitsu a fun learning experience for all the youth within The Academy.

Sarah McGuin is a head instructor in our Women Empowered® program. Sarah began training and sharing jiu jitsu with the women in the community in 2018. She loves sharing jiu jitsu with women and the confidence it gives them.