Unleash Your Inner Warrior
Learn the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Wrestling at Aztec Grappling Academy. Build strength, agility, and grow confidence.
About Aztec Grappling Academy
Our History
Aztec Grappling Academy was founded in 2024 by Tony “Able” Sanchez, a 2nd degree Purple Belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Tony “Able” Sanchez has over 20 years of experience in jiu-jitsu and wrestling.
Our Instructors
Tony “Able” Sanchez started his love for grappling at an extremely young age. He began his journey in youth wrestling in Altus, Oklahoma at the age of 5. Coach Able Sanchez started doing jiu-jitsu in 2010. His growing love for the sport helps solidify his confidence in his ability to grow the love for jiu-jitsu and wrestling at Aztec Grappling Academy. Coach Able Sanchez’s background in wrestling combined with years of coaching youth wrestling in Cache, Oklahoma helped him produce two national champions and four Oklahoma State champions. With that, his experience and success motivates him in being able to coach kids and adults of all ages. Coach Able Sanchez has been coaching ages 5 and up since 2019.
Our Instructors
Joseph Blessing, is a USAF SF veteran and a prior police officer that has over a decade experience in mixed martial arts. He has practiced many of the art forms that includes being a Brazilian jiu-jitsu brown belt, Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai and Wrestling. Coach Joseph has trained under different academy’s to include Gracie Barra, Carlson Gracie and now Carlos Machado. “Being able to train under so many great professors and mentors has helped me become the coach and man I am today.” -Coach Joseph. Coach Joseph has been blessed with the opportunity to learn & train overseas during his time in South Korea, England, Germany, Niger, Afghanistan, and many other countries. Coach Joseph’s time in SF and being a non-commissioned officer, police officer, Armed/Unarmed Combative’s instructor, Taser instructor & less than lethal instructor has equipped him with being able to train & communicate positively and effectively with people of all ages coming from different backgrounds. The things that motivates Coach Joseph are his family and seeing his students excel in their training and personal lives.
Our Programs
We offer a variety of programs to suit the needs of students of all ages and skill levels. Our programs include kids classes, adult classes, and private lessons. These programs are designed to help students develop physical fitness, mental focus, and self-defense skills.
