Instructors
Mitchel Wiles
Head Instructor
Black Belt, First Degree
Mitchel began his grappling career as a wrestler winning tournaments in Saskatchewan including a provincial title. In 2008, Mitchel began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He won gold medals in local tournaments including the Absolute Division in the 2012 Mind Body Soul Alberta Open. He also competed at the Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship. Mitchel received his black belt in 2021 from Alliance Black Belt Faron Sinnicks and Alliance founder Master Romero Cavalcantii. Mitchel is an Alliance Jiu-Jitsu certified instructor in the Fundamentals and Intermediate curriculums. He is also co-owner of Yellowknife Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. As a professor of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mitchel’s goal for every class is for students to have fun, learn something new and get a great workout. Mitchel is also a father of two and a damn good curler.
Brad Tremblay
Instructor
Black Belt
Brad started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2011 and has attended seminars from some of the best Alliance black belts in the world. BJJ has been a big part of Brad’s life with long-term training partners feeling more like family than just friends. He received his brown belt from World Champion Lucas Lepri in 2019. He received his Alliance Jiu-Jitsu black belt in 2023. Brad is a certified instructor in the Fundamentals and Intermediate curriculums. He has a passion to evolve his game with the latest techniques while also helping beginners improve their skills. Brad is always looking to expand the club’s jiu-jitsu knowledge.
Joshua Campbell
Instructor
Black Belt
Josh began his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey in 2012 when looking for a way to keep physically active. From there he fell in love with the sport and has been on the mats ever since. Josh has competed at the World IBJJF Championship, Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship and Alberta Open where he took home two silver medals and a bronze. Josh received his black belt in 2024. Josh is an Alliance Jiu-Jitsu certified instructor in the Kids, Fundamentals and Intermediate curriculums. He is also co-owner of Yellowknife Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Josh is always looking to better himself as an instructor and athlete by working closely with World Champions Michael Langhi and Gabi Garcia. Josh says no matter the colour of your belt, there is always lots to learn.
Norm Mair
Instructor
Black Belt
Norm was first exposed to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 1997. His interest in the martial art lead him to start training at Alliance Yellowknife in 2008. He has been with the club since and was awarded a brown belt by Lucas Lepri in November of 2019. He received his black belt in 2024. Norm is a certified instructor and has taught a kids class since 2016. Norm likes to create training environments that are disciplined, fun and functional at the same time.
Jessica Pacunayen
Instructor
Brown Belt
Jessica started off her Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey with a busted knee and an addiction to learning more about the sport. She medaled at the Alberta Open and is a ferocious athlete, holding her own with training partners twice her size. Jessica received her purple belt in 2018. She helped launch the Womxn class and loves teaching and making people feel confident in their physical abilities. Jessica promotes having fun on the mats and can be often found laughing during her sparring sessions.
