# Anchorage Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Llc > Anchorage, United States ## Overview **Name:** Anchorage Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Llc **Description:** Anchorage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (ABJJ) is Alaska's #1 ranked BJJ team, offering world-class training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, Muay Thai, Wrestling, and HIIT. Located in Anchorage, Alaska, the academy is proud to be part of the Tinguinha BJJ Academy Team and home to the ABJJ Army Fight Team. With over 158 years of combined coaching experience and more than 316 combined wins in BJJ and MMA competitions, ABJJ provides top-quality instruction for practitioners of all levels. The ABJJ Army is composed of some of Alaska's most successful and widely recognized mixed martial arts competitors. Team members pride themselves on professionalism both in and out of the cage, maintaining a hard-working training culture that has resulted in over 300 fights with a 70% win record. The academy's 8,279 square feet of grappling mats provides ample space for training across all programs. ABJJ's coaching staff includes head instructor Mason "Ryder" Spadafore (3rd Degree Black Belt), who began his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey in 2003 and brings exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Ryder is a 3rd Place finisher at the 2013 Pan American Games (Middle Weight Black Belt Senior 1) and 2nd Place finisher at the 2016 Pan American Games (Middle Weight Black Belt Master 3). He is also Safe Sport Certified and holds instructor certifications in EFC (Effective Fitness Combatives) and APSC (Alaska Police Standards Council) for law enforcement control tactics. Additional black belt instructors include Todd Palmer (3rd Degree), Daniel Delaney, Dannesh Bastani, Jason Delozier (1st Degree), and Nani Palmer (1st Degree), along with MMA specialists Matt Stout and Derek Chalifour, wrestling coach Mark Burkart, and Muay Thai instructor Shane Hall (Brown Belt BJJ). **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 113 W. Northern Lights Blvd, Suite I, Anchorage, AK, United States of America Anchorage, AK 99503, United States **Phone:** 907-748-9080 **Website:** https://www.anchoragebjj.com **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anchoragebjj/?hl=en - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anchoragebjj/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yW9JVs2JZoSXDFLZXvybQ ## Pricing ## Instructors ### Mason Spadafore - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** Began Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2003. 3rd Place Middle Weight Black Belt Senior 1 at 2013 Pan American Games. 2nd Place Middle Weight Black Belt Master 3 at 2016 Pan American Games. Safe Sport Certified. EFC Instructor Certification (Effective Fitness Combatives). APSC Instructor Certification (Alaska Police Standards Council). Teaches both Adult and Kids BJJ classes and works with local and State Law Enforcement as a Control Tactics Instructor. ### Daniel Delaney - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Instructor at Anchorage BJJ. ### Dannesh Bastani - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Instructor at Anchorage BJJ. ### Derek Chalifour **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** MMA/HIIT Instructor at Anchorage BJJ. ### Jason Delozier - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** 1st Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Instructor at Anchorage BJJ. ### Mariah Rodgers - Purple **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Member services and instructor. ### Mark Burkart **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Wrestling Coach at Anchorage BJJ. ### Matt Stout **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Mixed Martial Arts & Cardio Kickboxing instructor. ### Nani Palmer - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** 1st Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Instructor at Anchorage BJJ. ### Shane Hall - Brown **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai instructor. ### Todd Palmer - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** 3rd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Part of ABJJ's core instruction team. ## Programs ### Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training with the gi for all skill levels. ### No-Gi **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Grappling without the gi, focusing on submission wrestling and MMA-style grappling. ### Mixed Martial Arts **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Comprehensive MMA training combining striking, grappling, and wrestling. ### Muay Thai **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Traditional Thai kickboxing with emphasis on strikes, clinch work, and conditioning. ### Wrestling **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Fundamental and advanced wrestling techniques for takedowns and control. ### Women's Program **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Women-only classes focusing on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense in a supportive environment. ### EF Combatives **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Effective Fitness Combatives certified training for practical self-defense and law enforcement applications. ### Little Warriors BJJ **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for children ages 5 and up, teaching discipline, respect, and fundamental techniques. ### Advanced Kids BJJ **Skill Level:** Intermediate **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training for experienced young practitioners ages 12 and up. ### Kids Kickboxing **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Fun and engaging kickboxing program for children ages 5 and up. ### Kids Wrestling **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Youth wrestling program for children ages 5 and up, building strength, coordination, and technique. ### Nano Ninjas **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Introduction to martial arts for toddlers ages 3-4, focusing on motor skills, discipline, and fun. --- **Last Updated:** March 03, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-states/alaska/anchorage/anchorage-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-llc)