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4835 W. Wendover Ave
Jamestown, NC. 27282
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At Disciple 9 Jamestown, we’re more than a gym - we’re a Family. Founded on Discipline, Respect, and Unstoppable Energy. Our academy inside Golds Gym Jamestown offers world class training in a supportive space for ALL ages and levels. From Beginner-friendly sessions to pro-level sparring, experience the thrill of martial arts with a community that’s got your back!
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meet our coaches
Kevin Arango
Wrestling Coach
Kevin Arango is a competitive wrestler and experienced coach with over 10 years of involvement in the sport. His competitive background includes over 100 career wins and a placement at the 2019 North Carolina High School State Championships.
Currently pursuing his goal of representing Colombia at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, Kevin continues to develop as both an athlete and a coach, bringing an active competitor's perspective to his instruction.
Kevin has experience coaching youth, beginners, adults, and competitive wrestlers. His coaching incorporates three distinct styles: American Folkstyle, Olympic Freestyle, and Wrestling for MMA.
His technical specialties include hand fighting, creating effective setups, shot selection, and takedown finishes. His instruction emphasizes understanding how to create scoring opportunities, execute techniques efficiently, and develop strong positional awareness.
At Disciple Nine, Kevin focuses on building technically skilled wrestlers by adapting his instruction to each student's experience level, whether they're learning the fundamentals, preparing for competition, or developing wrestling skills for MMA.
Dustin Wagner
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Coach
Dustin Wagner is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, active competitor, and MMA fighter with over 8 years of experience in BJJ. His coaching emphasizes technical precision, pressure-based grappling, and adapting techniques to each student's individual strengths and abilities.
Throughout his martial arts career, Dustin has cross-trained at hundreds of gyms, gaining exposure to a wide variety of coaching methods, grappling systems, and fighting styles. This extensive experience provides him with a unique perspective on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a well-rounded approach to instruction.
An extremely active BJJ competitor, Dustin continues to train and compete while pursuing his MMA career under Disciple 9 MMA. His training includes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Boxing, Muay Thai, and Judo, with plans to compete across all five disciplines in the near future.
At Disciple Nine, Dustin brings firsthand competitive experience and a constantly evolving technical approach to help students develop effective skills for both recreational training and competition.
Deshawn “Ski” jones
Boxing Coach
Originally from Fayetteville, North Carolina, Coach $KI brings over seven years of boxing experience and a background in professional football to Disciple Nine Jamestown. What began as a way to improve his conditioning for football developed into a passion for boxing. Drawing from his experience in both sports, he incorporates athletic development, conditioning, and boxing fundamentals into his coaching.
Dedicated to helping students reach their full potential, Coach $KI emphasizes personal growth both inside and outside the gym, guided by his philosophy: Sacrifice, Collect, Invest.
Chad McMahon
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Coach
Chad McMahon brings nearly 10 years of training experience to his coaching. He holds a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt under Colton Smith and a 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu purple belt under Christopher Hendrick.
Known for his creative approach to submissions, Chad encourages students to explore unconventional techniques and develop their own style. His classes offer a playful, welcoming atmosphere where students of all skill levels can experiment, build confidence, and enjoy improving their Jiu-Jitsu.
Aidan Mosqueda
Kids Grappling Coach
Aidan Mosqueda is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blue belt with two years of training in BJJ and mixed martial arts.
Having competed in both sports, he brings his passion for martial arts to Disciple Nine’s kids grappling program in Jamestown.
His goal is to make a positive impact on young athletes while continuing to grow as a coach and competitor.
Jacob Mccrea
MMA & MUAY THAI Coach
Coach Jacob McCrea brings international fighting experience and a diverse martial arts background to Disciple Nine. A U.S. Navy and Army veteran, Jacob has trained and competed in Japan and Thailand, gaining experience across Muay Thai, kickboxing, MMA, and wrestling. His competitive record includes eight Muay Thai bouts, five MMA fights, and two kickboxing bouts, with appearances in promotions such as K-1, BOM, GRACHAN, Tokyo Fight Club, and Fighting Nexus.
As a coach, Jacob emphasizes technical striking, footwork, defense, clinch work, and controlled sparring. He works with everyone from beginners developing their fundamentals to aspiring competitors preparing for Muay Thai, kickboxing, and MMA competition.
Tj mccray
mUAY THAI Coach
Beginning his martial arts journey at just 10 years old, Coach TJ brings a diverse background in Taekwondo, wrestling, MMA, and Muay Thai to Disciple Nine Jamestown.
After starting in Taekwondo, he expanded into wrestling during middle school before transitioning into MMA and Muay Thai during his freshman year of college. Also a retired gymnast.
His coaching philosophy focuses on practical, effective techniques that translate to both competitive fighting and real-world self-defense. He emphasizes developing strong fundamentals, technical skills, and the ability to apply what students learn in realistic situations.
Josh “boom” Bethea
boxing Coach
Coach Josh “Boom” Bethea brings four years of boxing training experience to Disciple Nine Jamestown. An active amateur boxer currently pursuing his personal training certification, Josh combines his experience in the ring with a passion for developing well-rounded athletes.
His coaching focuses on building strong boxing fundamentals, including proper technique, footwork, offensive and defensive skills, movement, and conditioning. He works with beginners looking to establish a solid foundation while helping students develop the skills and endurance needed to progress toward amateur-level boxing.
Josh structures his classes around specific training objectives, balancing technical instruction with cardiovascular conditioning and stamina development. He also incorporates controlled sparring when appropriate, emphasizing safety, respect, and each student's individual experience level.
Coaching Motto: "To evolve, we turn your zero into a one, and your one into one hundred!"
Matthew stafford
BOXING Coach
Coach Matt Stafford brings a technical, detail-oriented approach to boxing instruction at Disciple Nine Jamestown. Drawing inspiration from Soviet-style boxing techniques and the peekaboo style popularized by Mike Tyson, Matt emphasizes proper footwork, body mechanics, punching power, defensive movement, and ring positioning.
Rather than focusing solely on conditioning, his classes prioritize developing practical boxing skills and a deeper understanding of the sport. With an emphasis on individualized instruction, Matt works closely with students to refine their technique, improve their movement, and build a strong foundation in boxing.