GULF COAST GRAPPLING ACADEMY
Meet the Team

Wesley Lumpkin
Coach Wes is the Academy’s founder and head instructor. He has over 20 years combined grappling experience and is a multiple tournament champion. Coach Wesley was Georgia State Champion AAA in 2001 & 2002. He has also been practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for 10 years and received his black belt in 2020. Wesley has been solely coaching for the past five years and is active on the mats with his students.

Sophee Beall
Mrs. Sophee is new to the art of grappling but it has quickly become the center of her world. She is co-owner of the Academy and handles the day to day operations. She just recently started Jiu-Jitsu but is excited to learn!

Michael Stout
Coach Mike is a Jiu-Jitsu blue belt and has been wrestling since his high school days. He found a passion for Jiu-Jitsu through his love for grappling as a sport. He is determined and steady with a gentle approach to coaching the beginners.