Owner & Head Instructor
Meet Coach Iris
Coach Iris leads AMAC’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program and helps students and parents find their place at the academy.
A 3rd Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, Iris has trained under Alan Baker since 2005. Her work connects coaching on the mats with the day-to-day leadership of the school.
A Little About Coach Iris
Iris has been part of AMAC’s community since joining the staff in 2006. After years as Program Director and Office Manager, she became the academy’s owner in 2025. Today, she balances running the school with helping students learn.
A Kennesaw State University graduate with a degree in Political Science, Iris worked with the Atlanta City Council and the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta before moving into martial arts full time.
Whether she’s helping a nervous beginner, working with the kids, or answering a parent’s questions, Iris brings a personal approach to making students feel welcome at AMAC.
Training Background
Martial Arts Rank & Certifications
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3rd Degree Black Belt
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Alan Baker & Erik Paulson -
Coach Level 1
Combat Submission Wrestling under Erik Paulson -
Coach Level 1
STX Kickboxing under Erik Paulson -
Apprentice Instructor
Lee Jun Fan Gung Fu / Jeet Kune Do under Dan Inosanto -
Apprentice Instructor
Filipino Martial Arts under Dan Inosanto -
Phase 3 Instructor & Black Belt
Civilian Tactical Training Program under Alan Baker - Purple Sash — Kung Fu
- Yellow Belt — Judo
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Whether you’re choosing a class for yourself, looking for your child, or interested in private instruction, Coach Iris can help you take the next step.