Nexus Jiu-Jitsu

Coach james
I am a full-time special education teacher with 12 years of experience. My journey in martial arts began with Tae Kwon Do in my childhood, and I started training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2006, 18 years ago. As a lifelong martial artist, I earned my black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Yousef Alirezaei in 2018 after 12 years of training.
Yousef's lineage traces back through Allen Mohler, Romero Cavalcanti, Rolls Gracie, Helio Gracie, Carlos Gracie Sr., and finally to Mitsuyo Maeda.

Coaching Style
Step into a class that uplifts and challenges individuals to become their best.
For 9 years, I coached youth and adult jiu-jitsu, as well as kickboxing, at my friend's MMA gym until COVID-19. After relocating, I decided to focus on my own training until 2024. I loved coaching every day and am now excited to have my own club where I can help people learn and grow.

Competing
I have competed in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu about 35 times. I have many medals, and a few belts in expert/black belt divisions.