Instructors
Lee Leatherman | Purple Belt
Lee Leatherman is the lead teacher at Gracie Technics Oregon Coast. As a satellite gym of Gracie Technics Oregon (Troutdale), he is supported by his coaches there, black belts James Wohlmacher and Josh Figueroa. Lee started training Jiu Jitsu in 2016 with James and Josh at Gracie Technics Troutdale. He was instantly hooked and spent as much time on the mats as possible learning and practicing techniques as well as rolling. Lee’s passion for learning and improvement has led to his love of teaching and sharing Jiu Jitsu with others.
Lee is a husband and a father of two boys. He is an avid surfer, surfboard shaper and local business owner. Lee has experience competing and coaching in local Jiu Jitsu tournaments.
James Wohlmacher | Black Belt
James Wohlmacher started Jiu-Jitsu in early 2003 at the Oregon Pound in Corvallis, Oregon and went to class to train with his friends - one of them including his instructor, Rylan Lizares. James was a competitive swimmer and began his Jiu-Jitsu journey while attending Oregon State University.
James received his Black Belt from Professor Rylan Lizares in February 2018. James was also an instructor at the Oregon Pound Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy for several years as a purple belt before teaching at this academy. He has competed and placed in local Jiu-Jitsu tournaments across Oregon, Hawaii and Washington.
Josh Figueroa | Black Belt
Josh Figueroa began Jiu-Jitsu in 2002 and brings a wrestling background that has been helpful to our program. He has an extensive teaching history and began instructing at the Oregon Pound Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy. He began training with the group since he was a white belt while attending Oregon State University in Corvallis.
Josh received his Black Belt from Professor Rylan Lizares in February 2018. He has trained at several well-known academies throughout Oregon and has competed and placed in local and national Jiu-Jitsu tournaments in Oregon, Washington and California.