Nader Tannir

Black Belt, Head Coach, Lycan MMA

“Word hard, Play Hard”

Nader is a Black Belt under Kristian Woodmansee and is the Head Coach and Owner of Lycan MMA. Nader is a well-accomplished competitor! He won 8 Gold medals in IBJJF at Black Belt level in 2023 and recently won Double Gold at the Atlanta Spring Open 2024. But that’s not all. Nader has a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology from the University of South Carolina and a Masters of Education in Positive Coaching from the University of Missouri. He is also close to obtaining his PhD in Exercise Science. Nader’s educational background inspires his coaching style!

Nader’s coaching philosophy starts with creating a positive and conducive learning environment. He believes this encourages students and athletes to be 100% immersed in Jiu-Jitsu and allows them to give it their all. Nader emphasizes the individual first. He takes the time to explain why drills, techniques and concepts are important for growth. He promotes an open communication style to allow for teamwork to thrive and to understand roadblocks that might be hindering development.

Nader is a knowledgeable, technical and caring Black Belt that is heavily invested in seeing his students progress. His greatest BJJ achievement is winning a Team IBJJF trophy under his solo unaffiliated gym.

Outside of Jiu-Jitsu, Nader enjoys travelling, drinking coffee and reading.

Breakthrough your BJJ game

Step 1: Click below to get your BJJ Journey Score to see where your game needs work and think about what you want to focus on.

Step 2: Book your first private session to review your BJJ Journey Score results and plan out the next steps on your journey.

Private Coaching with Nader

Breakthrough in your Jiu-Jitsu with Nader. Get his expertise and progress faster.

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Private Session

Work on a detail specific to your game with the attention you don’t get in your everyday classes.

1 Session

Deep Dive

Work through your favourite positions and give you a plan to plug any gaps in your foundational BJJ game plan.

5 Sessions

Belt Builder

Get serious with rapid growth towards your next belt. Your training partners won’t recognise you!

10 Sessions

  • Coach Nader is an absolute genius with a passion for Jiu Jitsu that extends to all of the students. His love of learning and developing his own game and adapting it for his students is something that I do not believe could ever be recreated.

    Zachary Lowery

  • Coach Nader is not only accomplished in the sport, but backs up his resume with high quality coaching and instruction.

    Nicholas Lunsford

  • Professor Nader is a excellent coach and competitor. You can tell he really cares about his students and provides a positive and clean environment. He has a wealth of knowledge in competition and self defense.

    Kelly Anundson

Your next Seminar

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Content Coming Soon

Nader is working on a series of instructionals designed to boost your game. Watch this space!