BJJ Black Belt Professor. Direct 

lineage under 4th Degree James Woodfield Jones. 43 years in the martial arts. This isn't a hobby — it's a life's work. 

*Lineage & Experience* 

Professor rank under Coach James Woodfield Jones, carrying the Joe Moreira system forward. 30+ years coaching on the mats. Also a Full Instructor in Jeet Kune Do and Kali under Paul Vunak, with a background in Boxing, Judo, and Wrestling. That blend shows up in how he teaches: pressure, angles, and control from 

every range.

 

*Teaching Style* 

Concepts over collections. Process 

over product. 

He doesn't teach you 20 ways to pass guard. He teaches you _why_ 

pressure, base, and forward movement break every guard. His game is slow, tight, and heavy - the kind of Jiu-Jitsu that works when you're tired, older, or outmatched. If you want flash, go elsewhere. If you want to understand, you're in the right place. 

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*Philosophy* 

_"Focus on the PROCESS of BJJ, not 

the PRODUCT itself." 

Tap chasers collect belts. Students of the process collect skill that lasts. Every class is about drilling the mechanics until they're automatic, then applying them under pressure. 

*Off the Mat* 

Family man. Husband. Father of 4. Intensely passionate about serving others. Always analytical. First and foremost, a true student of the art.

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He teaches because he still learns — and he expects the same humility from everyone on his mats. 

If you want to train Jiu-Jitsu that's technical, methodical, and built to last, train under the Professor at Life Jiu- Jitsu BJJ Lincoln!