About Park City Jiu Jitsu
Black Belt Instructor Mike Diaz
At PC Jiu Jitsu we are here to help you start an amazing journey. This same journey started in 1928 with Helio Gracie, the father of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ). Helio created the ulitmate form of self-defense. BJJ uses the principle of leverage to allow even a small weaker opponent to be able to dominate. Practioners build endurance, flexibility and learn time-tested techniques. These techniques make BJJ the most effective martial art in the world.
Helio taught these skills and techniques to Master Pedro Sauer. Pedro Sauer is a 7th degree black belt directly under Helio and Rickson Gracie. He is recognized for the superior technical efficiency of his jiu jitsu. He has instructed and personally trained Mike Diaz for over 10 years.
Mike Diaz started his martial arts training over twenty years ago. He earned a black belt in Kajukenbo, an eclectic style that incorporates Karate, Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Kempo and Chinese boxing. In 1998 Mike began training with Pedro Sauer. Mike has trained with some of the top black belts including many of the Gracie family. Mike is committed to share these techniques, and the legacy which has shaped him as a practicioner and instructor.
Our PC classes maintain a high level of instruction, along with top physical conditioning. We offer students the opportunity to learn world-class level instruction in a small classroom setting. Whether you are a beginner or experiened practioner, we have the ab
ility to take you where you want to go.
Ryan Lehner is our head Muay Thai instructor and assistant Jiu Jitsu instructor.
He brings 5 years of Muay Thai teaching experience combined with 6 years of Military experience, including being a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Ryan holds certifications in Muay Thai under Khuen Khru Will Bernales, who is the head of the Thai Boxing Association Utah Branch.
Ryan also earned a purple belt in Gracie Jiu Jitsu under Will Bernales (2nd Degree Pedro Sauer Black Belt). Ryan also trains and teaches other Martial Arts at the Bernales Institute of Martial Arts, located in Salt Lake City.