Meet Your Instructors 

Chief Instructor/Owner

With over 20 years of martial arts experience, Sensei Derek Stewart is arguably the best the Heartland has to offer.  Derek is a 10th Planet purple belt under the creator of the 10th Planet system, the legendary Eddie Bravo.  He also holds a 2nd degree black belt in JuJitsu under former world champion Daryl Johnson, a 3rd degree black belt in Kihido Karate, and an instructorship in progressive fighting arts.  Ever the student, he is currently continuing his study of 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Filipino Martial Arts, Kickboxing, and more.  Derek's talent and passion for teaching are evidenced by his deepening pool of successful jiu jitsu practitioners and fighters under his tutelage.

Derek Stewart

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Tiny Tigers/Youth
Gina Stewart

Mrs. Gina Stewart is the head instructor of our Tiny Tigers program. With over 25 years years experience of educating and caring for children Mrs. Gina has created a unique fun approach to teaching 3 - 5 year olds manners, respect, and self-discipline through martial arts.

Assistant Instructors

David Borron Jiu-Jitsu /Kickboxing	Matt Hester Jiu-Jitsu/Wrestling
Libby Collins Tiny Tigers	Anthony Lopez Youth Classes

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