# Aaron Ace Reis Jiu-Jitsu > St George, United States ## Overview **Name:** Aaron Ace Reis Jiu-Jitsu **Description:** Fusion MMA & Jiu Jitsu is Southern Utah's premier Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts training facility with three locations in the St. George area. As a certified IBJJF academy and part of the Fabio Santos Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association, Fusion provides world-class instruction in BJJ, MMA, Muay Thai Kickboxing, and Boxing. Under the leadership of Professor Aaron Reis, a 5th Degree Black Belt under Master Fabio Santos, Fusion has built a reputation for treating students like family while providing unrivaled instruction. Master Fabio Santos, one of very few Coral Belts in the world (7th Degree Red/Black Belt), is a direct student of the legendary Rolls Gracie and earned his black belt under Rickson Gracie, bringing over 35 years of teaching experience to the academy. The professional coaching staff includes Head Instructors Jennifer Reis (Black Belt and 2x IBJJF No-Gi Brown Belt World Champion who leads the area's most successful women's program), Christian Reis (Black Belt, MMA Fighter, and multiple-time champion), Kru Mickee Porritt (Muay Thai coach with over 25 years experience and 4 championship belts), and several other black belts with extensive competition experience. With 8 professional trainers and over 100 years of combined teaching experience, Fusion offers specialized programs for adults, women, and competition training at all skill levels. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 2746 East 850 North #1, St. George, UT 84790 St George, GA 84790, United States **Phone:** 4356521501 **Website:** https://www.teamfusionmma.com **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fusionmma_jiujitsu/?hl=en - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fusionmma/ ## Hours of Operation - Monday: 6:00 AM -8:30 PM - Tuesday: 9:30 AM -8:30 PM - Wednesday: 6:00 AM -8:30 PM - Thursday: 9:30 AM -8:30 PM - Friday: 6:00 AM -06:30 PM - Saturday: 8:00 AM -10:00 AM ## Pricing ## Instructors ### Aaron Reis - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** Professor Reis is a 5th Degree Black Belt (Gracie Jiu Jitsu) & Black Belt (Walt Bayless Jiu Jitsu) with almost 30 years training in Jiu Jitsu and over 40 years total in the Martial Arts. He is also a Multiple-time Karate World Heavyweight Champion, 8th Degree Black Belt (Karate), and has been inducted into the Sport Karate Hall of Fame, IMAC Hall of Fame, as well as received countless other awards. ### Christian Reis - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** MMA Fighter, Multiple time Jiu Jitsu / Submission Grappling Champion, Multiple time Karate World Champion, & 4th Degree Black Belt (Karate). Coach Christian started competing at the age of 3 and continues to succeed in the ring while developing his passion for coaching. ### Fabio Santos - Coral **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** Fabio Santos was born on the 4th of April, 1956 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He started practicing jiu jitsu when he was still a child with a student of Grand Master Helio Gracie named “Bernardo”, though he did not take his training all that seriously until after his 15th birthday, when Fabio started practising jiu jitsu at Rolls Gracie ‘s academy, the famous venue shared between Rolls and his brother Carlson . Many members of the Gracie family, especially those that were teenagers at the time, trained at that same gym, and so Fabio Santos had classes alongside Royce , Royler and many other important figures in BJJ of years to come. During this era of jiu jitsu, competition was scarce and internal tournaments were the only way to progress and find the competitive drive. Fabio Santos often fought against members of the Carlson, Rorion and even Helio Gracie schools. Fabio Santos stayed alongside Rolls Gracie and started his career as an assistant coach at the academy when he was a purple belt. Santos stayed at the academy until tragedy struck the Gracie family and Rolls Gracie passed away due to a fall in a paragliding accident (1983). Like many of Rolls Gracie’s students, Fabio Santos then started training with another Gracie family member, Rickson, who would later award Fabio Santos his black belt. In the mid 1980’s Fabio Santos decided to travel to the United States, settling for a while in New York. He had just finished his degree in Physical Education and became a personal trainer at a gym there. The adventure in New York was short lived; Fabio Santos did not adapt to NYC’s agitated life style and decided to move to Salt Lake City. Working there, he had a chance to start training a little with judokas and wrestlers to maintain his fitness levels. Fabio then found out that Pedro Sauer was in Utah, and he would travel there to train and keep active with his jiu jitsu. It was through a magazine article that Fabio discovered his old friends Rorion and Royce Gracie were settled in California. He immediately contacted them and travelled to stay with the Gracies. When he arrived, Royce Gracie was preparing to compete in the first UFC. As the Gracie’s needed someone to fill up the vacant coach’s position while Royce dedicated his full attention to training, Fabio Santos decided to stay and help out. He stayed for a while before he moved on to San Diego and settled a Gracie Jiu Jitsu affiliate in the area (around 1994). He would run his academy as an affiliate for 2 years before he cut his link with the Gracie franchise to launch his own brand name. With time, the Fabio Santos Academy became one of the oldest and most prestigious academies in the area. Fabio Santos Academy Address: 4616 Mission Gorge Pl San Diego, CA 92120 Fabio Santos vs Aloisio Silva ### Jennifer Reis - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** Coach Jen is the head instructor of our women's classes and has built the areas most successful women's program from the ground up. She is a 2x IBJJF No Gi Brown Belt World Champion and regularly competes. Her passion for teaching women and helping them achieve their goals is felt by everyone. ### Aaron Pincus - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Coach Pincus is also our Assistant Head Coach of the Shark Tank MMA Fight Team. He uses his knowledge and 10+ years experience teaching to break down complex movements and offer training at the highest levels. ### Alex Rowley - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Coach Rowley has trained at Ace Martial Arts / Fusion MMA since he was a child. He is a multiple time submission grappling champion and is a incredible teacher with excellent technique. He has always enjoyed teaching students and watching them progress and reach their goals. ### Mickee Porritt **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Kru Porritt has over 25 years in Muay Thai with over 50 fights and 4 championship title belts. He began training under the legendary Sakasem 'The Punisher' Kanthawong and taught along side his brother for years. His knowledge and his training has already been seen by the new found skills shown by the Fusion fight team. ### Paul Karsky - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Coach Karsky is a current Law Enforcement Officer and former professional MMA fighter with over 50 fights. Having claimed multiple championship belts, he is a great coach with a wealth of knowledge and always enjoys helping students improve their skills. ### Zane Darlington - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Coach Darlington is a multiple time Jiu Jitsu champion who excels on the mat and is a successful MMA fighter. His knowledge of both Gi & No Gi techniques and his ability to relay that knowledge so that students can learn techniques quickly and correctly truly sets him apart. ## Programs ### Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Gi **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Traditional BJJ training with the gi, focusing on leverage, ground fighting, and submission holds. Suitable for all levels from beginners to advanced competitors. **Classes:** ### Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - No-Gi **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** No-Gi grappling focusing on submission grappling without the traditional gi, similar to MMA training. **Classes:** ### Women's BJJ **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Women-only BJJ program taught by women in a supportive, safe environment. Led by Head Instructor Jennifer Reis. **Classes:** ### Muay Thai Kickboxing **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Authentic Muay Thai training including heavy bag work, mitts, and conditioning. For fitness or competition preparation. **Classes:** ### Boxing **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Boxing technique and training for fitness, self-defense, or competition. ### Mixed Martial Arts **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Comprehensive MMA training combining BJJ, boxing, Muay Thai, and wrestling for well-rounded combat sports training. **Classes:** ### Open Mat **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Open training time for students to practice techniques, roll, and train with partners. **Classes:** --- **Last Updated:** March 01, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-states/georgia/st-george/aaron-ace-reis-jiu-jitsu)