Mark Hagblad

Coach Mark is a purple belt at Lake Travis Jiu-Jitsu Club with over eight years of experience on the mats. In addition to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, he trains in Muay Thai and Judo, and studies directly under black belt Elliot O’Hare.

As the head coach for the Pee Wee program (ages 3–7) and assistant coach for the kids’ program (ages 8–13), Coach Mark is dedicated to building a strong foundation in both sport Jiu-Jitsu and practical self-defense. A United States Marine Corps combat veteran, he takes pride in instilling integrity, dedication, and respect in every student he has the privilege to teach.

Passionate about the art, Coach Mark brings energy, discipline, and a supportive environment to every class—helping students develop not only their skills on the mat, but also the mindset to succeed in life.