Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

I've trained in Jiu-Jitsu for a number of years. Here are some of the gyms I've trained at (all great places):

• The Redzovic Brothers (the gym had a different name back in the day)
• New Breed Jiu-jitsu Academy in the Chicago area
• Mike Tinajero's gym (formerly in McAllen)
• Luis Rubalcava's place when he was in McAllen
• I am a faculty advisor and head coach at the UTRGV Jiu-Jitsu Club
• My kids and I currently train at: 80/20 Jiu-Jitsu.

About every 5 years I try a tournament. Here are the videos from my last competition (2016). I entered and won the expert super-heavyweight division: match 1 , match 2

If you are interested in Jiu-jitsu, let me know! There are a number of easy ways to try it out. If you are a student, you can't beat the UTRGV Jiu-Jitsu club. I am the faculty advisor and a head coach for the club. The practices are VERY beginner friendly, and always free. Another great option is the gym 80/20 Jiu-Jitsu Academy on University (next to Grind Coffee). This place is run by Eric Martinez who is an expert teacher and the other head coach for the UTRGV BJJ club. Here is a nice writeup on why 80/20 is a great place to train: Why join 80/20.