Improving Lives & Uniting Families

Nikidokai/2KS Certified Instructor

Sensei Kyler “Matrix” Phillips.

2nd. Degree Nikidokai Black Belt
Nikidokai/2KS Certified Instructor
“Professor” Black Belt Jiu - Jitsu
Professional UFC MMA FIGHTER
Ambassador: MMA YOUTH OUTREACH.

Sensei Kyler started his Martial Arts at the early age of 3 yrs. Old. At the Gracie Academy where his Father was studying, his Family started showing him the Art of Tae Kwon Do and Boxing while sharpening Gracie Jiu – Jitsu. His Father started inviting bigger kids around the neighborhood to the house to test Sensei Kylers Jiu-Jitsu for self-defense and while sharping his skills for competition. He moved to Arizona to go to G.C.U while in College he started missing Jiu Jitsu and so he started traveling to Gilbert to start practicing with the Carlson team again, then he wanted to pursue one of his dream and thats becoming the Best MMA in the World (UFC World Championship) so he started training with the Elite team of the MMA LAB. Sensei 1st stand up and striking coach was Hanshi Nico and the rest is History, as a Professional MMA Fighter and pursuing his dreams, Sensei earned his Nikidokai Black Belt on Oct. 2019 and love teaching the Art of Nikidokai at 2KnuckleSports MMA & Fitness which he calls his Dojo Home and Family. Sensei Kyler Trains Jiu Jitsu with the Best of the Best Jiu Jitsu & Judo players in the World. 

Some of his accomplishments.

  • 2010 Judo California State Games Champ 
  • 2012 Jiu jitsu IBJJF World Champion 
  • 2012 Gracie National Champion 
  • California CIF Wrestling Champion 

Sensei Kyler started training Nikidokai in 2013 with Hanshi Nico and pursuing a MMA contract with the UFC, On March 10th 2019 Sensei Kyler finally signed with the UFC and awaiting for his 1st fight, On UFC 299 (March 2024) Sensei Kyler Fought #13 ranked Pedro Munoz, after a dominating performance and earned a Unanimous decision the UFC ranked Sensei Kyler to 11th in the UFC. Climbing the later to the UFC Gold. 

His hobbies are tumbling, parkour, swimming, diving, piano and reading. He loves teaching the Martial Arts and Changing Lives. 

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