AFFILIATIONS
BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU
PROFFESOR BRYANT PANGELINAN
SABRE JIU JITSU
9 Time No Gi Worlds medalist
37 time IBJJF medalist as a blackbelt
Pan No Gi blackbelt Champion
3X No Gi Worlds Champion
Accomplishments:
Bryant was born in Germany, while his father was in the military. His family originates from the island of Guam. Having lived and traveled all over the world, his family settled in the East Bay of Northern California.
Bryant attended De La Salle high school and wrestled for the Spartans. He later finished college at Saint Mary's in Moraga, and began his JiuJitsu journey in 2003. He pursued a career in Law Enforcement and served as a patrol officer and also a Recruit Training Officer.
Bryant was awarded his Blackbelt in 2012. He followed his dream of opening an academy, and in 2014, Sabre JiuJitsu was established. A year after opening the academy, he was awarded his First Degree by Carlos Sapao in 2015.
Titles at Blackbelt include...
3X IBJJF American National GI Silver Medalist
IBJJF American National No GI Bronze Medalist
IBJJF European No Gi Championships Silver Medalist
San Francisco Open Champion
Houston Open Champion
Houston Open Absolute Runner Up
Asian Open Champion
Las Vegas Open Champion
Triple Gold Chicago Open Champion
American Cup Champion
All Star Challenge Absolute Champion
S7 Grappling No Gi Expert Champion
US Open Silver Medalist
Rome Open Silver Medalist
KO finisher Superfight Competitor
Five Grappling 8 man Black Belt Competitor
Marianas Open Invitational blackbelt competitor
Fight to Win Superfight competitor
Gracie Nationals Black Belt SuperFight Champion
Brew-Jitsu Black Belt SuperFight Winner
MUAY THAI
ARJON JOSH THOMPSON
BERSERKER MUAY THAI
Ajarn Josh Thompson is the founder and Head Coach of Berserker Muay Thai and Head MMA Coach at Nine Realms MMA. With over 20 years of experience in striking and over 15 years of developing athletes of all ages and skill levels, he has dedicated his career to preserving the traditions of authentic Muay Thai while adapting its principles to modern competition and self-defense.
As an instructor, Ajarn Josh is known for his technical approach, attention to detail, and ability to build confident, disciplined martial artists. Whether coaching a beginner through their first class or preparing experienced competitors for championship bouts, he emphasizes strong fundamentals, intelligent strategy, and relentless consistency.
His coaching philosophy extends beyond punches, kicks, knees, and elbows. Every class is built around respect, discipline, humility, and personal growth. Students are challenged to become not only better martial artists, but stronger individuals both inside and outside the gym.
Under his leadership, Berserker Muay Thai has produced successful competitors while maintaining a welcoming, family-oriented environment where everyone has the opportunity to learn, improve, and reach their goals. Ajarn Josh believes that Muay Thai is for everyone, from those looking to improve their fitness and confidence to athletes pursuing competition at the highest level.
His mission is simple: build skilled martial artists, develop strong character, and create a community where hard work, respect, and perseverance are valued every day.