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About Us
Our team is diverse and essential to the growth of our students no matter what walk of life they are from.
Professor Nate
Jiujitsu black belt, Kids and Adult Jiujitsu and MMA instructor.
Nathan Jacob Gerwig is a Brazilian Jiujitsu black belt and longtime youth coach dedicated to helping kids build real confidence through consistent structured training. With more than eight years of coaching experience, he focuses on creating a positive, disciplined environment where students learn practical self-defense, strong fundamentals, and the mindset to handle challenges on and off the mats. Known for a calm, detail-driven teaching style, Nathan emphasizes technique over ego- prioritizing safety, respect, and steady progress at every level. His missions is simple; develop tough, capable kids who carry the lessons of jiujitsu into school, sports, and everyday life-one class at a time.
Coach Casey
Adult Judo and Adult MMA/ Kickboxing instructor
Coach Dave
Owner, Kids and Adult jiujitsu instructor. Coach Dave is a dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt known for his passion for building strong relationships and fostering a sense of community both on and off the mats. With years of experience in the sport across may different schools and states, Dave believes that Jiu-Jitsu is more than just a sport—it’s a lifestyle centered on growth, respect, and connection. Coach Dave started his jiujitsu journey after following in the footsteps of his middle son Jak. Since then, coach Dave has successfully competed at local level tournaments like Grappling Industries, Fuji, and PBJJF as well as more prestigious tournaments through IBJJF. He competed in the first ever Grapple4Life Invitational and won his Superfight. Since participating in the first event, Dave has become a proud supporter and board member of Grapple4Life, an organization devoted to using the power of grappling to uplift others and promote mental and physical wellness. Whether he’s teaching, training, or supporting fellow athletes, Dave’s mission is to create a positive environment where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive through Jiu-Jitsu.
Coach Jake
Adult Nogi and MMA/ Kickboxing instructor.
Coach Jake has trained for over 13 years and is experienced in the arts of Brazilian jiujitsu, wrestling, and mixed martial arts, with extensive experience in competition. His coaching is built around fundamentals that hold up under pressure, with a priority on high-level performance, not shortcuts or trend based techniques. He focuses on positioning, balance pressure, and efficient movement, and on teaching how wrestling and BJJ connect in live situations. A large part of his coaching centers on transitions, scrambles, and decision-making, because those moments are where matches are often won or lost. Training is structured to reflect the demands of competition while remaining sustainable for long term progress. His approach is direct and detail oriented with an emphasis on clear instruction, consistent training, and accountability. Whether working with competitors or general students, his goal is to develop athletes who understand their game and can apply it against resistance and continue improving over time.
Sensei Lance
Judo Black belt, Kids and Adult Judo instructor. Sensei Lance began Judo under his father's tutelage at age 6. He started teaching at 13 and earned his black belt at 19. Lance has competed at a national level, and he has coached at several colleges and universities as well as numerous dojos. Sensei teaches to continue his learning about the sport of Judo.
Coach Laura
Front office manager, Kids and Women's Jiujitsu, and fitness instructor.
Coach Laura began Jiujitsu in 2021 after the rest of her family had already begun their jiujitsu journeys. Growing up her passion was Irish dance and so this was very out of her comfort zone. Through the years she has been met with various challenges continuing the sport but still chooses to balance being a wife, mother, homeschool teacher to 3 of her children, coach, and athlete because this journey has helped her find a version of herself that she never knew existed. Coach Laura has competed in several tournament series such as Grappling Industries, PBJJF, Fuji, and Naga. She participated in the first ever Grapple4Life Invitational and won her super fight. She recently competed with Joan of D'Arce and won her first NoGi superfight at purple belt level. She has also competed for Chickjitsu and is proud to be a Chickjitsu Ambassador for NC. Coach Lauras teaching style focuses on setting up pathways to use techniques and tools; treating every move like an ingredient and dissecting the different types of recipes you can use that ingredient in according to your preference. As a smaller pixie sized human, coach Laura recognizes that not every move is for every body, just as not every ingredient is for every pallet; and knowing that gives students a little more control in where their rolls and their journeys take them. She is an advocate that jiujitsu has something for everyone, and that while everyone's "why" they step on the mat is different, and every persons goals vary, ALL journeys are important.
