Josh Tyler
Black Belt • Muay Thai Instructor • Wrestling Coach
Receiving his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt in 2021, Josh Tyler brings a lifetime of combat sports experience and a deep dedication to personal growth onto the mats at BOA BJJ. His teaching blends technical mastery, competitive grit, and the wisdom of someone who has walked the path as both athlete and guide.
Martial Arts & Competitive Background
- 2003–2007 — NCAA Division I Wrestling
- Wrestled for Old Dominion University, sharpening the foundation of his grappling through four years of Division I competition.
- 2008 — Virginia Golden Gloves Champion
- Claimed the VA Golden Gloves Boxing title, showcasing his striking prowess at the amateur level.
- 2008–2010 — Amateur MMA Career
- Transitioned into MMA following an undefeated amateur record (10–0).
- 2010–2018 — Professional MMA Career
- Competed professionally with an overall record of 9–5, stepping into the cage with top national promotions including Bellator MMA and Cage Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC).
- Gladiator Fight Club Lightweight (155) Champion
- Gladiator Fight Club Featherweight (145) Champion
- Sugar Creek Showdown (SCS) Featherweight Champion
- 2009 — MACP Instructor (Level II)
- Certified in the Modern Army Combatives Program, integrating tactical and practical self-defense into his coaching.
- 2008–Present — Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Earned his BJJ black belt and continues to train and teach with a refined, pressure-tested approach to grappling.
- 2008–2019 — Coaching & Teaching Roles
- Served as Head Varsity Wrestling Coach for Hanover County Public Schools and taught at the University of Utah, bridging athletic performance with personal development.
- 2020–Present — BOA BJJ Instructor
- Leads BOA’s Wrestling & Situational Rolling (No-Gi) program while also teaching Muay Thai, offering students a complete and integrated approach to striking and grappling suitable for MMA and Self-Defense