Coach Jimmie (aka Uncle Jimmie) started Jiu Jitsu in 2018 at the age of 41 as a way of managing his post traumatic stress caused from a traumatic brain injury while working as an electrician in New York City (Local Union no.3).

Coach Jimmie wholeheartedly threw himself into the culture of Jiu Jitsu and managed to even lose 100 lbs through consistency and hard work!  Coach Jimmie’s high energy and passion is on constant display as the assistant coach for the kids program and personal training.

Coach Jimmie received his purple belt in 2022 and looks forward to the future of every team member;

“There is something magical about seeing a student put practice and drilling into a live sparring session!  Makes me feel great to watch these warriors overcome their own challenges.”

Coach Jimmie’s competitive achievements include:

2018 NAGA Virginia Beach

• Silver in No-Gi division
• Bronze in Gi division