05/31/2026
Meet our Jiu Jitsu instructors
Becca Charbonneau-
Becca is a brown belt, and avid competitor. She was a 2025 IBJJF No-Gi Pans Medalist and holds the Alaska Women’s BMF title, the 145 lb belt at Submissions by Shore and the 160 lb belt at the NW Submission Challenge.
As an instructor Becca likes to lead an active class where students can put the techniques they’ve learned to the test. She encourages folks of all body sizes and abilities to come give jiu jitsu a try and see the mental and physical impact it can have.
When she’s not on the mats you can find Becca working with clients as a Registered Dietitian, hiking mountains, and spending time with her husband and their dog.
Kinney Blas-
Kinney is a brown belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu, experience in MMA, coaching MMA and doing jiujitsu for over 10 years.
Skylar Young Bayer-
Skylar is a purple belt and trained in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Massachusetts, Maine, D.C., and Iceland before moving to Juneau in 2022. She loves encouraging new people to try jiu jitsu, especially in the women’s class. Her favorite jiu jitsu camp is Gathering of the Unicorns, held in Portland, Oregon every year.
Destiny Kennell-
Destiny is a blue belt who started training in middle school under Nathan Zigler at Relson Gracie Arizona. It quickly became much more than a sport. It helped her build confidence, resilience, and the ability to protect herself as a young woman.
As one of the Women’s Class Instructors at Flow State, she’s passionate about helping other women develop those same skills and discover what they’re capable of.
When shes not on the mats, she enjoys hunting, fly fishing, and spending time with her husband and dogs.
“I love being outdoors and embracing the challenges and adventures that come with it.” -Destiny
