THE FORT TEAM

Scott Campbell (Co-owner/Head instructor)

Scott Campbell, being native to Fort McMurray, he knows how far this community has come and aims to bring it even further. Being inspired after his first experience watching MMA, he decided to join Martial Arts and his first experience with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was a humbling one. Growing up playing Minor Hockey in the community and Football with the Fort McMurray Trappers, he decided to test himself in the dojo in 2009. Where he was swiftly taught a humbling experience by a man half his size. He knew right then and there, that he had to learn the secret of Jiu-Jitsu. Fast forward 10 years later, after tirelessly training day in and day out, winning 1st place and Absolute championship belts in numerous provincial grappling Competitions, working with dozens of MMA fighters from across the country, Scott Campbell earned his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Gracie Humaita) Black Belt under Professor Rodrigo Munduruca and was the first in Fort McMurray earn a blackbelt in Jiu Jitsu. He looks forward to continue his jiu jitsu path coaching the future of this amazing community

Tristan Parker (co-owner/head instructor)

marcelo garcia blackbelt

Tristan Parker having lived in Fort McMurray since 1997, has deep roots in the community that goes back to early elementary school. While Tristan didn’t participate in much sports throughout his school years, at 19 years of age he was introduced to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by a close friend and after his very first class he was hooked. Tristan went from being an unathletic and inexperienced student to a determined and competitive athlete in a very short period of time. From that day until now he continues to work to improve everyday resulting in success at multiple belt levels throughout the grappling circuit. You can trust that Tristan has the experience and technical understanding to teach not just the youth and beginners but for those that are looking to compete at a high level.

Notable Brown Belt Accomplishments

• 6 x IBJJF Open Champion (Heavy weight) M1 2021/2022

• 4 x IBJJF Open Champion (open class) M1 2021/2022

• ibjjf Denver Open Gi Heavy Weight Champion Adult 2022

• 3 x IBJJF Master World Championships Champion M1 2021/2022 (2x Heavy weight/1x Open class)

• 2 x IBJJF Pan Am Championships Gi Champion M1 2022 (Heavy wieght/Open class)

• 2 x IBJJF Nogi Pan Am Champion M1 2022 (Heavy Weight/Open class)

Received His Blackbelt in Nov 2022 from Marcelo Garcia.

Notable Blackbelt Achievements

• 4 x IBJJF Open Champion (Heavy weight) M1 2023/2024

• 2 x IBJJF Open Champion (Open Class) M1 2023/2024

• ADCC Open Montreal 91Kg champion 2024

Christine Unruh (youth jiu jitsu instructor)

‘Home is where the heart is’ Having lived in Fort McMurray as a teen, Christine moved back in 2012 to be closer to her family. She began her jiu-jitsu journey in 2013 & quickly came to realize that she had found the sport to be extremely character building. From empathy to confidence, determination to mindfulness, jiu-jitsu has challenged her as a person & continues to shape her into an athlete she never thought herself capable. Christine has tested herself in competition, either winning or learning. Earning 5 medals as a white belt & 6 as a blue belt, 2 of which gold (Submission Ace & Alberta Provincials 2016). As a registered massage therapist & now a martial artist, growing & constantly learning is apart of both practices. This principle enabled her to push herself even further picking up long distance racing, and finding herself a 1st & 2nd placement in 2014. First competing at almost 30 years of age, Christine's proving it doesn't matter what age you start, just begin.

Kyle Tateyama (Adult kickboxing instructor)

Kyle Tateyama took his first Jiujitsu class in Toronto, Ontario with the initial goal to get active and stay healthy. After being surrounded by positive mindsets and noticing the mental clarity difference immediately, Kyle was hooked. Kyle credits Jiujitsu for starting his path transferring into Muay Thai, Boxing and then Mixed Martial Arts. Being extremely blessed with coaches that have changed the direction of his life many times over, Kyle hopes to do the same for others. Keeping the focus of training the healthiest way possible, while also being challenging and keeping the intensity high.