Coaches
Coach Shane Weinischke
1st degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu,
has trained in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has trained at the world renowned
De La Riva Jiu Jitsu Academy in Copacabana, the mecca of Jiu Jitsu!
In addition to being a retired Professional Mixed Martial Artist, Shane still actively competes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and has been doing so since 2005.
As a Mixed Martial Artist, debut in 2006, Shane competed at the highest regional level, accomplishing victories in The RFC: Reality Fighting Championship, Island Fights and other promotions throughout the Southeast.
As a Coach, Shane has traveled throughout The United States and abroad accompanying students in both training and competition.
As a Promoter, Shane has organized and hosted over a dozen amateur competition events.
As an official, Shane has served as a certified judge, referee and commissioner throughout the State of Florida. Over the years, television productions and media publications have featured Shane during his career involvement in the sport.
March Mayhem Sub-Challenge Winner
Grapplefest lightweight Champion
2x NAGA Champion
2x NewBreed No Gi Advanced Champion
BJJ GrandPrix No Gi Adult Gold
Competing with Ibjjf as a black belt since 2022
1st Degree Black Belt Graduation in Niteroi Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil by 5th degree black belt Adriano Lucio
https://youtu.be/MPK-_pYrbb4?si=GHnu5gXxI13y_JQx
Black Belt awarded by The Armory - Marcelo Cohen
December 8, 2018
Coach Joshua Elliott
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt
Amateur MMA record 5 Wins - 4 Losses - 3 Victories by Submission
Southeastern Elite Championship - SEC Bantamweight Champion 12-4-2021
NewBreed Jiu Jitsu Federation Advanced No Gi Champion 1-29-2022
Has competed and accomplished victories/first place across the United States and in Southeast regional BJJ tournaments
Coach Gus Martinez
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt,
has been training Jiu Jitsu since 2016
Has competed and accomplished victories in Southeast regional BJJ tournaments.
U. S. Army Veteran
A father
Full time ICU Nurse
Coach Stephen Khandjian
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt
Amateur MMA Victory by Submission
Has competed and accomplished victories/first place across the United States and in Southeast regional BJJ tournaments.
Full Time Paramedic
Juniors Instructor Jordan "The Warden"
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt
NewBreed Advanced Champion
3 years training Jiu Jitsu, 2 years wresting
4.0 GPA and Academic Scholar Award
2x All big bend wrestler
Regional runner up
State qualifier
Lady Trojan Champ
George Mulligan Champ
Packer Classic Champ
Grappling Grand Prix Champ
