Cohesion is a sanctioned member of the United States Judo Association, as well as an active member of the IBJJF.

Cohesion Training Academy is Owned and operated by Professor Steve Matias and Coach Joshua Long.

• Professor Steve Matias is the Head Instructor at Cohesion, he’s a Combat veteran that has served in the Marine Corps, as an Infantryman and Marine Combat Instructor of Water survival. He currently is the Fire Chief of Frontier Fire Department In Osage Oklahoma. Professor Steve has over 25 years of Martial Arts experiences, is a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, as well as a 4th Degree black belt in Judo under the United States Judo Association. Steve also serves as the Executive Vice President of the USJA.

• Coach Joshua Long serves as the Assistant Head Coach at Cohesion to Professor Steve, as well as actively Training under the instruction of Professor Steve. He is an active United States Merchant Mariner currently credentialed as an Able Bodied Seaman Unlimited and sailing as a Bosun. He is also a certified personal trainer, as well as a former competitive bodybuilder.

Cohesion Training Academy offers an environment where students from all walks of life can train side by side in several various forms of Martial Arts Primary of which are Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo, regardless of experience level we are built for you.

At Cohesion Training Academy we are confident we can help all adults and children obtain their goals. Whether your interest lies is in self-defense, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, Judo, Striking/MMA, Fitness, Weight Loss, Coordination, Fun and Enjoyment, or just to be a part of a great team, Cohesion will truly be a positive motivating factor in your life.

- Owners Joshua Long and Steve Matias