Professor Chris was introduced to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2007 but was sidelined after about 6 months due to an injury. From 2009 to 2012 he trained exclusively in Muay Thai but decided to return to BJJ in 2013, joining the David Branch team. He as since earned is black belt and cross trains in Judo and Wrestling.

You can join Professor Chris every Thursday evening at 7:15PM for Gi Fundamentals!

Professor Mark started Jiu Jitsu in 2013, and joined the David Branch Academy in 2015 after serving in the military. He was promoted to black belt under David Branch in 2024.

Join Mark for No-Gi at 7:15AM or Gi Fundamentals every Friday at 6PM!

Professor DJ began his martial arts journey as a child and quickly transitioned to focusing on wrestling. He has competed in hundreds of wrestling matches throughout high school/college and was captain of the New York University wrestling team. In 2016, he began his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu journey at David Branch Jiu Jitsu earning is black belt in November 2023. His Tuesday 7:15PM classes focus on no-gi and feet to floor/takedowns.

Coach Jordan Morgan leads our MMMA Striking program and is a former NFL athlete and the #1 ranked amateur MMA heavyweight champion in the tri-state. A standout collegiate lineman, Jordan was a 4x unanimous All-American selection, 4x team captain, and the 2016 Gene Upshaw Collegiate Lineman of the Year, recognizing him as the nation’s best lineman. As one of the most decorated college athletes of his era, Jordan achieved his dream of playing professional football when he was selected in the 2017 NFL Draft. He went on to play five successful years at the professional level, showcasing exceptional athleticism, strength, and leadership. After retiring from football, Jordan transitioned to mixed martial arts, where he has quickly made a name for himself. Now the top-ranked amateur heavyweight in the tri-state, Jordan  integrates his NFL-caliber explosiveness, discipline, and technical prowess into his coaching.

Coach Jason is currently a Brown Belt under Professor Branch. He started his martial arts with Tae Kwon Do, earning a black belt from Master Yoon. Wrestled competitively in middle school and high school. After moving to Atlanta, he learned to box under the tutelage of Johnny Gant. While in the Marine Corps, he earned a black belt in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP). Upon returning to Atlanta, Ferguson began studying BJJ at X3 sports under Helio "Soneca" Moreira and Israel Gomes (Killer Bees).

Join Coach Jason every Wednesday morning during his 6AM and 7AM classes!

Coach Peter is a brown belt under Professor Branch. He has been training at DBJJ for four years. Peter has also trained boxing, Muay Thai, wrestling, and Judo. He previously taught BJJ locally and in Greece.

Coach Nick started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Chicago with the Redzovic brothers and has since been at DBJJ for 6 years, receiving his brown belt from Professor Branch.

Coach Rob discovered Jiu Jitsu after attending a free trial class at a small boxing gym near his barbershop. After falling in love with the sport, he found “the blue basement” at Renzo Gracie NYC in 2021. The following year he began training under the tutelage of Professor David Branch.

Since then, he has been promoted to purple belt and leads our morning crew during his 6AM classes on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. He also teaches Fundamental Gi and No Gi classes every Sunday from 9 to 10AM and 10 to 11:30AM.

Coach Keegan started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Professor David over 5 years ago and has competed in multiple competitions, medaling once as a Blue Belt. Drop in to the 6PM Fundamentals class every Monday night to learn from Coach Keegan!

Coach Karina started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Professor David in 2022. Her love for watching combat sports eventually transitioned into stepping onto the mats for the first time.

With heavy emphasis on technique and practicality over larger opponents, Karina’s Women’s Program will give you the ability to grow mental and physical confidence through jiu jitsu.

In addition to coaching our youth classes, you can also join Coach Karina on Monday mornings at 7AM and Friday nights at 7:15PM!

Coach Brandon began training in 2021 under David Branch, and earned his blue belt in 2022. He believes in having a well-rounded martial arts experience. Coach Brandon is the lead instructor for our youth Jiu Jitsu program. You can join his classes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4 to 6PM!

Coach Victor is our Gym Manager and Youth Director. He started martial arts in 2007 as a wrestler. 10 years later, he graduated from Ursinus College as an NCAA Scholar All-American. He then spent 3 years managing after-school programs in NYC, as well as volunteering as an assistant coach for a high school wrestling program. He began training BJJ in 2022 under David Branch. He is passionate about using martial arts as a tool to help students reach their full potential.

Join one of Coach Victor’s Youth Classes every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 5 to 6PM!