Union Jiu Jitsu
Meet The Team
Building a community with born leaders
Union Prides itself on having coaches who are 100% committed to the growth and health of our students and the community as a whole. All of our coaches are certified through Respect In Sport and have previous instructing experience working with youth and adults in sport.
Union Jiu Jitsu is a member and follows the guidelines of the Ontario Jiu Jitsu Association
Our Story
Union Jiu Jitsu started out in a garage that Adam, Joe and Pat converted into a gym during the pandemic. As the world slowly opened up so did our doors and the community quickly grew.
Union is based on the values on Community, Inclusiveness and Mutual Support. We strive to have our clientele reflect the larger community and make the sport available to everyone.
We would like to invite anyone with an interest in the sport to try us out and tell us that we aren't the most welcoming facility in Chatham Kent.
Owner / Head Coach
Joe Thomas
Black Belt
"I want to Inspire and motivate members of our community to become the best version of themselves by using Jiu Jitsu as a tool."
Owner / Coach
Adam Kaufman
Black Belt
"Build a level of excellence where both competitive and recreational members can thrive."
Founding Member / Coach
Pat Whalen
Brown Belt
"My goal is to create an environment where people support each other and have fun."
Coach
Dan Davidson
Brown Belt
"Jiu Jitsu builds an unwavering perseverance I hope to teach that any setbacks are only opportunities for growth."
Coach / Community Relations Director
Chad Nolan
Brown Belt
"The greatest joy is watching people grow. Jiu Jitsu is a life long journey where you will discover more about yourself than you thought possible."
Coach
Eric Fryer
Brown Belt
"I am passionate about coaching others in this martial art to share the profound impact it can have on one's life."
Coach
Phil Pong
Black Belt
“I am deeply passionate about empowering my students to hone their techniques, build resilience, and achieve their full potential.”
Coach / Women’s Program Director
Tonia Tee
Purple Belt
"Happy to be here spreading the joy of jiu jitsu. I'm dedicated to improving my own skills while helping others to achieve their personal best in their jiu jitsu game."
