Classes
Jiu Jitsu Group Classes
Juniors’ Program
“A Firma” Skill Development Groups
Fitness – Strength and Conditioning Coach
Portland State University Jiu Jitsu Classes
Bio
- 12 years as a public school teacher
- 20+ years of actively training in martial arts
- 10+ years as owner/head coach of gym
- 2009 Head Coach/Owner of Five Rings Jiu Jitsu
- 2009 Cosgroves’ Fitness Gym Mentorship/Los Angeles, CA
- 2008 Performance Enhancement Specialist (NASM‐PES)
- 2008 Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning Mentorship/ Boston, MA
- 2006 Certified Personal Trainer (NASM‐CPT)
- 2005 Co‐created the DVD series: Combative Conditioning
- 2004 Black belt in BJJ (Machado ‐ Haueter)
- 2004 Certified SBGI Full Instructor/Head Coach
- 2002 Regional Director: Western US/ SBGI
- 1998 Coach/owner of Straight Blast Gym – Beaverton and IMPACT Jiu Jitsu
- 1997 Graduate of 1st Instructors' Candidate Course class/SBG
- 1995 Master's in Education / professional teaching license ‐ secondary level
- 1993 Began coaching children's club
- 1985 Began training martial arts
Philosophy
"I'm lucky to be able to make a living doing what I love: training and teaching at my own gym. I strive to create a positive, thoughtful, challenging, and athletic environment here at 5 Rings Jiu Jitsu."
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