Instructors

Black Belt, 1 stripe

Started Jiu Jitsu in 2003

Also Trained in Karate,  Qī Xīng Tángláng Quán, Escrima, Knife Combatives, Muay Thai, Judo

NiamhB@snowblindbjj.net

Niamh is a lifelong martial artist who has a wealth of practical and competitive experience across multiple disciplines. They coached at several other gyms before founding Snowblind BJJ and were widely recognized for the success of their beginner programs. They founded Snowblind in 2023 when relocating from Orlando to Seattle. They are predominantly known for their focus on teaching technique and extremely relaxed demeanour when rolling. Niamh's favourite technique's are leglocks, the kimura, and the crucifix. 

Black Belt

Started Jiu Jitsu in 2012

`Michael started BJJ in 2012 in California [Gracie Academy in Torrence California] and almost immediately fell in love with triangles and the technical "puzzle" of jiu jitsu. 

After moving to Seattle in 2016 they began teaching at several schools in the area.  Michael discovered a passion for teaching, particularly enjoying how it expanded the "puzzle" of jiu jitsu from their own style, to the infinite problem space of different body-types and preferences. 

Michael settled at Snowblind in 2024, and received their black belt in 2025. They continue to advocate that everything in jiu jitsu is a potential triangle setup. 

Brown Belt

Started Jiu Jitsu in 2006

Also Trained in Wrestling, Muay Thai, Krav Maga, Judo, and Defensive Pistol

AubreyD@snowblindbjj.net

 Aubrey started grappling in 2006 at the University of Kentucky Judo Club, starting her cross-training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu later that year. She earned her brown belt in judo from Erroyl Cheatham at the Wakaishu Judo Club in Louisville (2017), her BJJ purple belt from Jesse  Walker at Rough Hands (2021) and her BJJ brown belt from Niamh Bryn (2026).   Her instruction emphasizes both the combat sport and self defence applications of grappling, with a particular focus on avoiding symmetrical conflicts and on asserting your intent from the first moment of the exchange.