Onyx Jiu Jitsu
Be Creative. Be Brave. Be You!
15232 E Hampden Avenue Unit A&B Aurora, CO 80014
Meet Our Team
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
Professor Isiah Wright
Owner / Head Instructor
Meet Professor Isiah!
Professor Isiah is not only part owner of Onyx Jiu Jitsu, he is also a well-known and well accomplished black belt! Professor Isiah began training jiu jitsu at the young age of 19 and is still just as passionate about coaching and training over a decade later!
While Professor Isiah is commonly known for his competition success, including holding professional jiu jitsu titles, he is also highly known for his character and coaching skills. Over the years, Professor Isiah has coached students from ages 4 to 74. He is known for his welcoming spirit, big hugs, skilled technique, passionate coaching, and his unique ability to make all people, young and old, feel like an integral part of the team and family!
Professor Isiah enjoys competing in various jiu jitsu tournaments around the country, traveling with his students to coach and encourage their journey, and bringing a new age twist to old school martial arts techniques!
More than anything, Professor Isiah loves to watch others learn jiu jitsu and grow into the best versions of themselves!
You can always find Professor Isiah on the mats, leading our Kids and Adults programs. Come try out one of his classes today!
Coach Jesse Wright
Owner / Assistant Instructor / General Manager
Meet Coach Jesse!
As part owner of Onyx Jiu Jitsu, Coach Jesse is a brown belt in jiu jitsu. Starting jiu jitsu as a means to learn self defense, she quickly fell in love with the art and never looked back! Coach Jesse loves to compete and loves sharing her jiu jitsu knowledge with others!
When she is not on the mat, Coach Jesse works as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, helping children with special needs gain their independence and seek their best quality of life. This gives her a unique approach and outlook, not only when coaching in our kids' program but also navigating typical problems in life and on the mats!
You will see Coach Jesse coaching in both the kids and adults programs, as well as leading our fierce Women's Program!
She is an overall passionate person who truly believes that there is a place for everyone in the jiu jitsu family and cannot wait for you to join her on the mats!
Coach Xavier Wright
Assistant Instructor
Meet Coach Xavier!
Coach Xavier has been training jiu jitsu for 7 years. He is a very talented athlete, with not only jiu jitsu experience and medals under his belt, but is also a previous Amateur Colorado State Muay Thai Champion!
Coach Xavier is known for his smooth technique, welcoming smile, and his detail oriented learning and coaching abilities.
At Onyx Jiu Jitsu, we are honored to have such an amazing coach who has the unique ability to listen intently, correct constructively, and lead honorably.
Find Coach Xavier on the mats for both the kids and adults programs here at Onyx Jiu Jitsu!