Austin J

My Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey began in 2011 at the age of 14 in Russellville, Arkansas. What started as a challenge quickly became a lifelong passion.

After more than a decade of dedicated training, I earned my black belt under Professor John Hubbard.  I was also his first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, an achievement I take great pride in, especially knowing the high standards and dedication required to earn rank under his instruction.

Over the years, Jiu-Jitsu has taught me discipline, resilience, humility, and the value of hard work. Through countless hours on the mats, I've learned that success isn't about shortcuts or natural talent, it's about consistency and perseverance.

As an instructor, my goal is to help students build confidence, develop practical self defense skills, and become the best version of themselves both on and off the mats. Whether the goal is competition, self defense, or personal growth, I'm committed to helping our students succeed while continuing to learn and grow alongside our training partners.

I am honored to carry on the lessons my coaches and training partners have shared with me and look forward to helping the next generation of practitioners discover what Jiu Jitsu can do for them.