VIET TA
OWNER/BLACK BELT
About Coach Viet
Coach Viet brings over 15 years of martial arts experience to the mat, holding a 2nd degree black belt under Professor Samuel Snow of the world-renowned Alliance Jiu Jitsu. His journey has been shaped by a deep commitment to the art, a respect for tradition, and a passion for helping others grow through martial arts.
Having trained, coached, and taught across different disciplines, Viet believes that martial arts is more than just physical technique. It’s a lifelong path of discipline, humility, and constant evolution. He teaches with the same mindset he trains with focused, intentional, and grounded in respect.
In addition to his Jiu Jitsu background, Viet has trained in kickboxing and Muay Thai for six years, rounding out his striking game and reinforcing his belief in the value of well-rounded skill sets built on solid fundamentals.
Gym Culture Matters
For Viet, gym culture is everything. In today’s world, many gyms focus only on only training or whatever techniques are hot at the moment. But that mindset misses the essence of what martial arts is about. This gym is different.
“Here, we respect the art. We bow on and off the mats. We hold structure. We recognize the lineage of the techniques we use and the people who paved the way before us. Training isn’t just about moves it’s about the mindset, effort, and character”.
“Respect for the space, the instructors, the training partners, and the process is non-negotiable. Culture and consistency are what elevate a gym from just a training space to a true martial arts community”.
TAO TRAN
BOXING COACH
Coach Thao Van Tran Boxing Director
Coach Thao Van Tran is a professional boxer and one of Vietnam’s most accomplished fighters. Known internationally as “The Trigger,” Coach Thao made history by becoming the first Vietnamese boxer to capture the WBC Asia Championship title and later became Vietnam’s first IBA World Champion.
With years of experience competing at the highest levels of professional boxing, Coach Thao brings world-class knowledge, discipline, and technical skill to Cloud Nine MMA. His boxing style emphasizes strong fundamentals, precise footwork, timing, defense, and intelligent combinations.
Throughout his career, Coach Thao has represented Vietnam on the international stage while inspiring the next generation of fighters. His experience competing against elite athletes allows him to help students understand not only how to punch, but how to move, think, and perform like a boxer.
At Cloud Nine MMA, Coach Thao’s mission is to share his knowledge with everyone from beginners learning boxing for the first time to competitors looking to sharpen their skills. His classes focus on building confidence, discipline, technique, and a champion’s mindset.
Accomplishments:
Coach Thao represents the Cloud Nine MMA standard: respect, discipline, hard work, and constant improvement.
Clean facility, great environment and instructors. Owner/Coach Viet is passionate about his students and sharing his knowledge. You can easily tell just by how he runs his gym, and the culture at Cloud Nine. Would highly recommend to anyone interested in martial arts.
The best MMA gym out there. Coach Viet is very intentional with everything he does—whether it’s teaching techniques, breaking down fundamentals, or pushing you to grow as a fighter and individual. The training is high-level, the environment is supportive, and everyone here is dedicated to helping each other improve. If you’re serious about MMA, this is the place to be.
Very good gym. I’ve been training for many years, and when I first came to Coach Viet, I expected to already know all the techniques—but he surprised me and taught me something new. He’s a very talented and lovable guy. I highly recommend this gym.
