Soul Fighters Allen

Meet the instructors.

Get to know the people behind your training. Explore a quick introduction to each coach, then read their full story.

01 / Founder

Bruno “Tank” Mendes

Co-Founder • Professor • Program Director

Professor Tank is a 5th-degree black belt who has taught Jiu-Jitsu since 1998. At Soul Fighters Allen, he shapes the curriculum around strong fundamentals, self-defense, and lasting progress for every student.

Igor Paiva

Head Coach • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Professor

Professor Igor is a 3rd-degree black belt under Tank and a 2023 IBJJF Masters World Champion. He leads adult classes and brings his competition experience into everyday coaching.

Madison “Maddie” Wolfe

Kids & Youth Program Head Coach

Maddie joined Soul Fighters at age 13, became a four-time World Champion, and now leads the youth program. She knows the journey from a young student's point of view because she lived it.

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