About Vanquish-

Vanquish was founded by Michael Bonnette and his team in Payson, Arizona. We are a mixed martial arts, jiu jitsu and self defense gym. Our Jiu Jitsu roots are through Wyatt Shepherd - Jay Pages - Caio Terra and the Caio Terra Association. We Focus on teaching Jiu Jitsu (that is heavily rooted in wrestling, judo and self defense), Vanquish Striking and Vanquish Self Defense Systems. We also teach ONLINE instructional videos, seminars, private lessons and we have a self defense Video Series coming soon. Check out our social media channels and Youtube for tips, techniques and info. And hit the subscribe button, it really helps us out!

Our Instructors and Coaches

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Professor Mike Bonnette

Mike began Jiu Jitsu and MMA Training 18 Years ago and has been in love with it ever since. He fought professionally in 3 countries by the time he was 20 years old but decided to pursue training/ coaching instead of a fight career. He is now a Black Belt under Professor Wyatt Shepherd (Ethos Martial Arts) through the Caio Terra Association. He has also continued training kickboxing, boxing, self defense, judo, wrestling and MMA through the years. He enjoys bringing the world of martial arts and self defense to children and adults. Come train with Professor Mike to learn Jiu Jitsu, MMA, Self Defense and Striking.

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Coach Heath Bebout

Coach Heath has been training Nogi jiu jitsu for over a decade and is a Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He helps with many of the kids and adults classes around Vanquish. He is the Hypeman and Matchmaker for the Vanquish Fight Team. One of the Payson OGs and former coach at the UFC Gym. Heath also runs an MMA organization- All Powers Combat. Come train with Coach Heath.

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Coach Kent Buckley

Coach Kent has been training Jiu Jitsu for about a decade. He is Currently a Purple Belt in BJJ through Vanquish. He is seen helping with Kids and Adults jiu jitsu and striking classes. He has enjoys training others and loves to share his years of knowledge.

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Coach Karlie

Coach Karlie started her jiu jitsu career in California at Alpine Jiu Jitsu, she started Jiu Jitsu to keep up with her husband and sons who were already training. After a few years of training, she loves it more than she ever imagined. She is currently a Blue Belt in BJJ. She coaches our women’s classes. She also trains with the guys and is a regular at open mats.

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Coach Marco Lira

Coach Marco started with Professor Mike over 5 years ago. He has competed in many Jiu Jitsu tournaments, fought Amateur MMA and helped with the kids program for the past couple of years. He has a real passion for jiu jitsu and is dedicated to helping others improve. Come in and learn with Coach Marco.