Buck Grant
Owner and Head Instructor of Hybrid Academy.
Mr. Buck Grant brings with him a diverse background in the martial arts.
Kru Grant believes in being on the floor with his students, for him this is not just a business, but also an opportunity to share his knowledge and love of martial arts and physical fitness.
Mr Grant holds the following titles:
- Pro MMA Fighter (see pro debut fight below.)
- Kru Muay(Instructorship) – M.T.I.A (Muay Thai International Association)
- Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Virginia Representative Coach in CSW
- Sambo Brown Belt
- Apprentice Instructor – Jun Fan Gung Fu
- Lakan Guru – Filipino Martial Arts
- Crossfit Certified Trainer
- Certified Personal Trainer – (ACSM/HFI, ACE)
- 2002 Assistant Coach – World Kickboxing USA Team
- MMA and Striking Coach to UFC Veteran Brandon “The Truth Vera”, Strikeforce Lightheavyweight and The Ultimate Fighter Alumni Antwain “The Juggernaut” Britt, and WEC Featherweight Mackens “Tha Menace” Semerzier.
- Personal Coach to 10 U.S. Amateur Champions
- Personal Coach to the 2002 Virginia State Kickboxing Champion
- Personal Coach in 2002/2005 to 2 World Kickboxing Silver Medalists
Stacy Grant
Assistant Kru/ Instructor – Student Services Manager
Mrs. Stacy has been involved in athletics for over 25 years. Before succumbing to a knee injury in 1999, she competed in softball and soccer up to the collegiate and club level. As a single mother of two (Annamarie and Danny) she continued to follow her passion for health and fitness by becoming a Certified Massage Therapist and has worked with local professional teams, such as the Hampton Roads Admirals, the Virginia Beach Mariners, and the Norfolk Night Hawks since 1995.
In August of 2001, Stacy began training in Muay Thai for the sake of exercise and became hooked! Over the period of 3 years, her interest peaked and in 2004, the athlete in her compelled Stacy to compete in the W.K.A U.S National Tournament for Muay Thai Kickboxing. In her first match ever, she won by unanimous decision and became the W.K.A U.S Champion, thus kicking off her amateur career as a Muay Thai fighter. One year later, she competed in the W.K.A World Championships after qualifying for the U.S Team, and became a world bronze medalist in the Kickboxing division.
In April of 2006, Ms. Stacy received her certification as an Assistant Kru/ Instructorin Muay Thai from Master Toddy under the M.T.I.A (Muay Thai International Association) and just recently has acquired her blue belt in brazilian jiu-jitsu. Dedicating most of her time now to teaching and administration, she still plays a pivotal roll in the tutelage of our up and coming fighters and is considered the “Team Mom” and backbone of our beloved school. She is also the first Pro Women’s MMA Fighter in Virginia.
Scott Oates
Hybrid Academy Head Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor
Scott is an avid martial artist with over 10 years of experience. He is the 5th American Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under 6X World Champion Saulo Ribeiro. Scott has competed both on the National and International level and has won numerous Gold Medals in Regional and State level Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitions. He also holds a Brown Belt in Judo.
Scott is an experienced former Navy SEAL and 18 Delta Combat Medic as well as a Nationally certified Paramedic. Scott is also a French linguist. Throughout his career as a member of SEAL Team 2, he participated in several highly volatile combat situations in Kosovo and Albania as well as Africa.
Scott has instructed BJJ, Judo and Self Defense to military, law enforcement and civilians alike. He has also instructed hand-to-hand courses to several foreign military units including a combatives course which he taught to Cote D’Ivorian military personnel in French. Scott was also a member of Team Bravo on Mark Burnett’s (Creator of “Survivor”) Combat Reality Show, “Combat Missions”.
Hybrid Academy Brazilian Jiu JItsu has the unique privilege of being one of only 3 Saulo Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu Association Affiliates on the East Coast. The Association is headed by 6 time World Champion Saulo Ribeiro and his brother Xande Ribeiro.
Jeannie Bassi
CrossFit Coordinator
Attended the International School of Bangkok, Thailand where I competed in various Varsity sports against 8 International teams in Southeast Asia.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
- concentration in Exercise Science & Leadership
- additional 500 hours of Internship & Practicum work at fitness centers and physical therapy clinics.
- founder of Boarderline Snowboarding
Bally Total Fitness – Virginia Beach, Va
- master trainer for over 2 years
Completed 700 hour program with an additional 48 continuing education hours at the Cayce/Reilly School of Massotherapy in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Certifications
CrossFit - Forging Elite Fitness – Level 1
CrossFit - confirmed for Level 2 cert. in October!
CrossFit -Olympic Weightlifting w/ Mike Burgener
CrossFit - Olympic Lifting Seminar w/ Chris Wilkes
CrossFit - Gymnastics w/ Jeff Tucker
NESTA – National Endurance/Exercise & Sports Trainers Assoc.
- Personal Trainer & Advanced Personal Trainer
- Core Conditioning Specialist
- Biomechanics Specialist
- Sport Specific Training
NCBTMB - National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
NASM - National Academy of Sports Medicine
ACE – American Council on Exercise
- Kickboxing Fitness/Technique
ASHI - American Safety & Health Institute
- CPR ~ First Aid ~
Training for the Games 2009 from Jeannie Bassi on Vimeo.
AED certified
Dennis Ocampo
F.I.S.T. & Kali Silat Head Instructor
A “Mas Guru” under Mas Guru Greg Alland of the SinaTirsiaWali system of Kali and founder and senior instructor of FIST. Dennis has over 10 years of experience in SiniTirsiaWali and has trained hundreds of men, women, and teens in “street” protection survival based upon the SinaTirsiaWali system. He has taught numerous self-protection seminars for public schools, women’s groups, law enforcement, and military personnel. His experience and dedication to perpetuate the Filipino Martial Arts has led to the F.I.S.T. system of self protection that teaches students to REACT, DEFEND, and SURVIVE.
Pete Yates
Team Hybrid Boxing Coach
Pro Boxer
USA Boxing Certified Coach
Team Hybrid Boxing Coach
President of Junior Olympics for the State of VA in 2003
Training from World Champions Arturo Gatti, Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker, Edgar Marcus, and Lou Duva’s camp.
Joey Ponce
- Hybrid Kickboxing Level 1 Instructor
- Team Leader (Team Hybrid)
- Muay Thai Conditioning Coach
- Extensive Muay Thai and MMA Fight Experience
- Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Elliott Anderson
Team Hybrid Assistant Boxing Coach
- 2008 WKA Muay Thai Champion
- S.W.A.T member of the Virginia State Troopers
Kim Smith
Hybrid Kickboxing Level 1 Instructor
3 time WKA female Muay Thai Champion
- National Competition Experience
- Team Leader (Team Hybrid)
Jody Morgan
Team Hybrid Team Leader
Pro MMA Fighter
- Blue Belt in Brazilain Jiu-jitsu
- TRX Certified Instructor
- CrossFit Kettlebell and Gymnastic Certified
- Strength and Conditioning Coach for
- Virginia Beach Volleyball Association (VBVBA)
Chris Buckner
Wresting Coach
Pro MMA Fighter
Extensive Collegiate Wrestling Background at Old Dominion Universtiy
Team Hybrid Member
Matt Schwayner
Crossfit Instructor/Kid’s Martial Arts
- Certified Crossfit Level 1 Coach
- CrossFit Running and Endurance Certified
Kids CrossFit Certified
Olymic Weightlifting Certified
Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Great Bridge Tack Team Strength and Conditioning Coach 2009
Team Hybrid Member
Chase Walden
Hybrid Kickboxing Level 1 Instructor
- 3 time King of the Ring Muay Thai Champion
- Super Welterweight Modern Galdiator Muay Thai Champion
- Tae Kwon Do Black Belt
- Team Hybrid Sparring Course Instructor
Shawn Steen
Hybrid Kickboxing Assistant Instructor
- 2008 WKA Muay Thai Champion
- MMA debut in 2009
Jodi Almeraz
Kids CrossFit Instructor
Jody grew up as a competitive dancer. She started competing at 6 yrs old through her 20’s in all styles of dance including tap,jazz, and ballet.
She has won numerous awards on both the regional and national level including several nationally televised appearances.
Through her love of fitness she received her B.S. In Excercise Science with a concentration in Health Education.
She was introduced to Crossfit by a fellow trainer and was immediately hooked.
Jody would like to continue to gather as much knowledge as she can through her education and fellow coaches and in turn, pass that on to clients.
Through Crossfit Kids she would love children to experience the love of fitness through dedication, hard work, self confidence and discipline, just as she did growing up.
Crossfit – Level l
Crossfit – Kettlebell w/ Jeff Martone
Crossfit – Gymnastics w/ Jeff Tucker
Crossfit – Olympic lifting seminar
W/ Chris Wilkes
Crossfit – Crossfit Kids w/ Mikki and
Jeff Martin
Crossfit – Running/Endurance cert.
Sept. 26 – 27
AFAA – Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
NSPA – National Strength Professionals Association – certified personal trainer
T.C. Bobbitt
Kids BJJ Instructor
- Hybrid Shootfighter Instructor
- Sambo Black Belt (1 of only 3 in Virginina)
- Team Hybrid Assistant MMA Coach
- Blue Belt in Brazilain Jiu-jitsu
