Meet our staff members at Sol BJJ, who are passionate and dedicated to providing top-notch BJJ training to our students.
Austin Baker – Head Instructor
Austin received his black belt on 1/9/2021 from Flavio Almeida. He has been training and competing since 2015. His accolades include 2020 Pan American Champion (IBJJF), 2024 Phoenix Absolute Champion (ADCC), 2023 & 2024 Arizona State Champion (AZBJJL). Additionally, he was the highest ranked Black Belt competitor in Arizona for both the 2023 and 2024 seasons (AZBJJL).
Jonathan Alvarez – Instructor
Jonathan is a 2nd degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with two decades of experience on the mats. He is known for his dynamic guard and transitional submission style—blending fluid movement with sharp timing and precise attacks. He spent several years training and competing with legends of the sport refining his technique. As a competitor, Jonathan is a multiple-time IBJJF medalist, Grapplers Quest superfight winner, and was a quarterfinalist in the Abu Dhabi Nationals in 2015.
Paul Stehl – Owner
Paul is the owner of Sol BJJ, has been training Jiu-Jitsu since 2016 and has trained under Austin several years. With a proven track record in starting and growing successful businesses in a range of fields, he brings his passion for Jiu-Jitsu and experience in business development to the gym. Together, Austin and Paul work to create a supportive and inclusive environment where students can learn and grow in their Jiu-Jitsu journey.