Our coaches
Vitalii Stasiv
Founder & Head Coach
Vitalii Stasiv is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, founder, and head coach of the International Jiu-Jitsu School (IJS).
He began his martial arts journey at the age of six with judo in Ukraine and later expanded his background through traditional jiu-jitsu and aikido. At 23, he fully committed to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with the ZR Team under Professor Vadym Puzanov.
Vitalii is a multiple-time Ukrainian champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a European Championship’s medalist, and holds a Master’s degree in Physical Education and Tourism. He received his Black Belt in 2021 from Professor Max Carvalho (ZR Team).
With over a decade of coaching experience, Vitalii has developed and led programs for both children and adults, building academies with more than 200 active students.
His students have achieved multiple European and World Championship titles under major international federations, including IBJJF, AJP Tour and others.
In 2023, he co-founded the International Jiu-Jitsu School in Paphos, Cyprus, bringing a structured, long-term development approach to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training in Europe.
Ivan Tomasetti
Adults Head Coach
Ivan Tomasetti is an internationally experienced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach with decades of involvement in high-level competitive and professional training environments.
He spent over 20 years as a professional athlete with the Italian Carabinieri, achieving numerous podium finishes at European and World Championships in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, grappling, judo, and related disciplines.
Ivan has extensive experience in tactical and professional training, including working with UN special forces in close-combat preparation. He has also contributed to the development of combat sports internationally, including leadership roles in major gym and training projects.
He regularly teaches seminars worldwide and continues to compete, maintaining a deep connection to modern Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
At IJS, Ivan leads the Adults Program, bringing international standards, discipline, and professional structure to daily training.
Artemy Yudin
Kids & Beginners Coach (No-Gi / Stand-Up Focus)
Artemy Yudin is a lifelong athlete, Latvian champion in freestyle wrestling and boxing, and a certified personal trainer with a strong background in stand-up grappling and athletic development.
In 2025, Artemy achieved international competitive success, winning the Adult Gi and No-Gi divisions at the BJJ Paphos Open, demonstrating his ability to successfully transition high-level wrestling skills into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition.
Artemy holds a Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and works primarily with children and beginner groups, focusing on no-gi training, stand-up techniques, takedowns, balance, and movement fundamentals.
Ivan Kashkan
Coach
Ivan is 21 years old and has been dedicated to sports since the age of 6, starting his journey in MMA. He is a multiple-time Poltava region champion and a three-time Ukrainian MMA champion under the Free Fight and UFMMA organizations.
For the past 3 years, Ivan has been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at IJS in Paphos, where he has earned his blue belt through hard work and consistency. Alongside his own training, he also shares his knowledge as a coach at the school, helping others grow on and off the mats.
Fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, and English, Ivan combines strong communication skills with discipline, experience, and a true passion for martial arts. The journey continues.
