Instructors

Professor Ryan Courtney

2nd Degree Black Belt awarded by BJJ Master Rigan Machado

Head BJJ Instructor

Prof. Ryan has a passion for teaching and spreading his knowledge of this fast growing martial art. Ryan believes in teaching all that Jiu-Jitsu has to offer and teaches a complete style of the art. He has competed in MMA and holds victories in numerous Grappling organizations including Fight2Win, XFO Pro Grappling and Wanderlust Grappling. He has won numerous expert division and absolute BJJ tournament titles. Prof. Ryan has extensive teaching experience and besides dedicating his time to his students, has instructed for numerous organizations, schools and the United States Army. 

Professor Bob Duffey

1st Degree Black Belt awarded by BJJ Master Rigan Machado

Kids & Adult BJJ Instructor

Prof. Bob has over 20 years of Martial Arts experience and is a State of WI Certified Corrections & Law Enforcement Defensive Tactics Instructor, experienced BJJ competitor and former MMA fighter. He has spent over a decade instructing children, adults, schools, private organizations, Law Enforcement and even the US Army. He is a certified C4C PJJ (Code 4 Concepts Police Jiu-Jitsu) Level 5 Instructor; one of the leading training programs for Law Enforcement, Military Units and Security Professionals. Prof. Bob has a detail orientated, yet fun and motivating teaching style. 

Professor Dan Boxley

1st Degree Black Belt awarded by BJJ Master Rigan Machado

Adult BJJ & Kickboxing Instructor

Born in Rio de Janiero Brazil, Dan has been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for 10+ years . He is an experienced competitor and coach. In addition to BJJ, Prof Dan also trained Muay Thai under world famous coach Duan "Bang"Ludwig. 

Professor Jorge Benavente

1st Degree Black Belt awarded by BJJ Master Rigan Machado

Kids & Adult BJJ Instructor

• 20+ Years Wrestling Experience

• Experienced BJJ Competitor

• Father of 2 Awesome Jiu-Jitsu Kids

Professor Cesar “Chaka” De La Cruz

BJJ Black Belt awarded by Professor Ryan Courtney

Adult BJJ & Kickboxing Instructor

• 10+ Years BJJ Experience

• Experienced BJJ, Kickboxing and Pankration (Modified MMA) Competitor

• Kinetekan Orange Belt

• Enjoys playing Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball

Coach Beau Plath

Adult BJJ Instructor

• BJJ Brown Belt

• Extensive Wrestling and Coaching Experience (Glory Days Accomplishments: 2x City Champion, Regional Champion, Division 1 State Championship Qualifier)

• Experienced BJJ Competitor

Coach Jaimie Boparai

Adult BJJ Instructor

• BJJ Brown Belt

• Lead Women’s Only Class Instructor

• 20+ Year Martial Arts Experience across multiple disciplines

• Experienced BJJ Competitor

• Parent to 3 Awesome Jiu-Jitsu Kids

Professor Pete Delzer

Adult BJJ Instructor

• BJJ Black Belt

• 18+ Years of Wrestling

• 15+ Years of BJJ & MMA Experience

• Experienced BJJ Competitor

• College Associate Head Track & Field Coach/Human Performance Coach

• Former DIII Track & Field Athlete (Achieved 12 NCAA All-American Awards, 3 NCAA National Titles, 4 WI Intercollegiate Athletics Conference Titles)

Coach TJ Butler

Adult BJJ Instructor

• BJJ Purple Belt (started 2016)

• Former US Army Paratrooper

• Served in Operation Iraqi Freedom

• Owner of The Barber Social

• Licensed Barber

• Experienced BJJ Competitor

• Husband & Father of 4 Awesome Kids

Coach Jeremy Watson

Kids & Adult BJJ Instructor

• BJJ Purple Belt

• United States Army Veteran

• Certified Firearms and Self Defense Instructor

• 13+ Years Youth Coaching/Leadership Experience

• Experienced BJJ Competitor

• Father of 2 Awesome Jiu-Jitsu Kids

Coach Scott Shockley

Adult BJJ Instructor

• Judo Black Belt/Coach 1998-present

• BJJ Purple Belt

• Wrestling Coach 2012-2015 

• Experienced Judo and BJJ Competitor 

• Master Degree in Education & Licenses in Teaching, Administration and Director of Instruction.

Coach Noah Rens

Adult BJJ Instructor

• BJJ Purple Belt (started 2017)

• Certified Law Enforcement Officer

• Experienced BJJ Competitor

Coach Matt Danbeck

Adult Kickboxing Essentials Instructor

• BJJ Purple Belt

• Taekwondo Black Belt

• 10+ Years Striking Arts Experience

• Lifelong Musician

Coach Erik Albinson

Kids & Adult BJJ Instructor

• BJJ Purple Belt

• Professional Learning Specialist

• Experienced BJJ Competitor

• Father of 2 Awesome Jiu-Jitsu Kids

Coach Ed Adams

Kids & Adult BJJ Instructor

• BJJ Purple Belt

• Day Job: Lead Software Testing Specialist

• Father of Awesome Jiu-Jitsu Daughter

Coach Zach Rens

Kids BJJ Instructor

• BJJ Blue Belt

• Experienced BJJ Competitor

• Father of 2 Awesome Jiu-Jitsu Kids

Coach Sarah Rens

Kids and Adult Instructor

• BJJ Blue Belt

• Women’s Only Class Instructor

• Experienced BJJ Competitor

• Day Job: Insurance Extraordinaire

• Mother of 2 Awesome Jiu-Jitsu Kids

Inga Bentley

Yoga Instructor

A powerful combination of engineer meets yogi. Inga is a certified RYT 200 hour teacher, certified karma kids yoga teacher, and experienced family yoga instructor. Adult classes are designed to increase flexibility, build strength and clear mind. Inga focuses on building prana (life force or breath) within the body to build heat while increasing mental clarity.

Instructor Profiles Coming Soon!

• Coach Roberto Acosta - BJJ Purple Belt - Adult BJJ Instructor

• Coach Joe Corrao - BJJ Brown Belt - Adult BJJ Instructor

• Professor Chris Frazier - BJJ Black Belt - Adult BJJ Instructor

• Coach Jeffrey Clark - BJJ Purple Belt - Adult BJJ Instructor