CALVIN "CJ" AGABIN
CALVIN WAS PROMOTED TO BLACK BELT ON JUNE 12, 2021 UNDER PROFESSOR WALTER “CASCAO” VITAL. HIS JOURNEY OF JIU JITSU STARTED AT THE AGE OF 5. HE'S HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF TRAINING UNDER MANY TALENTED TEACHERS SUCH AS PROFESSOR JOHN LEWIS AT J-SECT, COACH ULYSSES GOMEZ AT COBRA KAI, PROFESSOR ROBERT DRYSDALE AT ZENITH BJJ, AND FINALLY PRESENTLY UNDER PROFESSOR WALTER “CASCAO” VITAL AT CASCAO JIU JITSU. HE IS CURRENTLY A 12 TIME NAGA CHAMPION, 5 TIME GRAPPLERS QUEST CHAMPION, AND A 1 TIME BEST IN THE WEST CHAMPION, THE CURRENT 125 LB CADET DIVISION CHAMPION, NEWCOMERS CHAMPION, AND FINALIST IN THE FIGHTBLOK 4 MAN SUPER FIGHT TEEN TOURNAMENT. HE STILL ACTIVELY TEACHES WHEN EVER HE ENDS UP IN LAS VEGAS ON LEAVE . " I AM HONORED AND BLESSED THAT MY JIU JITSU JOURNEY IS STRONG AND ALIVE AND STILL THRIVING! “OSS“
My name is Mike Masterson. I am the head striking coach at 9th Isle Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. I have been coaching here for 3 years and training here for 7 years. I am currently a purple belt under Professor Gaspar "Junbug" Agabin and Professor Walter "Cascao" Vital. I started training in Muay Thai in 2011, I have fought for organizations such as Lionfight and U.S.M.T.A. I started training BJJ in 2018, right here at 9th isle. I have won gold medals in N.A.G.A. and the Jiu-jitsu World League. Martial arts is a cornerstone in my life and have had so much influence on everything I do, including raising my own family who also train here with me. I am proud to be a part of 9th Isle Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and honored to help usher in the next generation of martial artists.
Hello I am Roger Atchley over here with 9th isle. I have been training jujitsu for 8 years, received my black under Gaspar Agabin, former Nevada state champion wrestler , professional fighter and coach at 9 th isle. Come thru an have some fun getting in shape or sharping your tools for competition. See you on the mats.
ISAAC "IZZY BOY" AGABIN
Isaac who was recently promoted to brown belt on May 24, 2021 by Professor Walter "Cascao" Vital, began training in Jiu jitsu at the age of 4. Started competing at the age of 6. Isaac has trained under various coaches such as John Lewis, Dave Howard, Marc Laimon, Robert Drysdale and many more. He started to wrestle at the age of 9. Isaac has been practicing the art of Jiu jitsu for 13 years. Growing up on the mats, he has competed in Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, Pankration, Judo, Boxing and Kickboxing. He competed in various Jiu Jitsu tournaments including: IBJJF, Grapplers Quest, Naga, Jiu Jitsu World League, Abu Dhabi Pro World Trials, Fuji Bjj, Nabjjf, FightBlok, Bjj Tour, and Newbreed. He has competed in wrestling tournaments ranging from Beehive Brawl, U.S Nationals, Terminator, and many USA wrestling tournaments.
Since then, he has competed at the adult and teen level while also competing in the high school level of wrestling. Isaac currently teaches the 9th Isle Bjj kids’ team while simultaneously competing and continuing to further his career in both sports of Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu. He continues to push himself and his peers to better themselves as people and competitors. Isaac constantly continues to try and better 9th Isle Bjj as a family and team. Coach Isaac has just been awarded a Wrestling and Accademic Scholarship to Concordia University of Nebraska and will start in fall of 2021. Isaac will still continue to coach and teach while on leave from college. Both on and off the mats Isaac sets an example for the next generation of 9th Isle Ikaika.
3x Regional Placer
2x State Qualifier
1x State Placer
YATHZIRY "JEX" ZARATE was born in Arizona and raised in Mexico and Las Vegas. She has been training at 9th isle bjj for 3 years now. Her love for jiu jitsu shows through all of her past competitions from Fuji BJJ taking silver, to Womens cup where she took Gold, and continuing to compete in super fights, jiu jitsu world league, etc. She was promoted to Blue belt and began helping coach in kids classes. She was awarded her purple belt under Professor Walter "Cascao" Vital becoming an official assistant coach in the kids program, and aspiring to become the lead of the Womens Jiu Jitsu program as well.
Aloha my name is Tofilua Mika I am one of 9th isle Brazilian Jiu-jitsu striking coaches. I have been coaching here for about 4 years. I am also currently a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Professor Gaspar "Junbug" Agabin and Professor Walter "Cascao" Vital for 3years. Here are some of my accolades. I am an XMA champion from Hawaii with over 30 amateur fights. I am now a pro fighter. I look forward to doing my part and contributing to 9th isle bjj dedication to ushering in the NEXT generation of martial artists. We look forward to seeing you guys on the mats!
Aloha, my name is Tiana Dominguez. I’m one of the coaches at 9th Isle Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, where I specialize in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, striking, and self-defense. I’ve been coaching here for five years and am currently a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under the esteemed professors Gaspar “Junbug” Agabin and Professor Walter “Cascao” Vital. I’m thrilled to be a part of 9th Isle BJJ’s mission to nurture the next generation of martial artists. We eagerly anticipate seeing you all on the mats!