Instructors
Vicente Junior
Vicente is a third degree black belt under Master Ricardo De La Riva. Vicente remains undefeated in his home state in Brazil and has many jiu jitsu victories, including the following titles: two time regional champion in Rio de Janeio Brazil, third place in the 2005 World Cup, the 2006 title of Bi-Champion of Rio de Janeiro, first place at the Pan American (PANAM) Championship in 2007, the title of 2008 World Champion, first place in 2009 at the New York Open, and most recently first place at the 2011 PANAM Championships in California.
Vicente not only continues to host seminars, teach, and compete but is also a certified international IBJJ referee, participating in many local and international tournaments today.
To read more about Vicente, check out his blog: http://vicentebjjteam.blogspot.com
Kail Bosque
Kail is a brown belt and an experienced competitor who has won many high-level tournaments. Kail is a nationally ranked jiu jitsu competitor both in gi and no-gi. Kail is also a volunteer Assistant Coach for the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.
Kaill has a winning MMA record of 1-0, making his cage debut in February 2010.
Lance Trippett
Lance began studying Martial Arts 15 years ago in Aspen, CO under Jim Dohan, a multiple Black Belt in Small Circle Jiu Jitsu and American Kenpo Karate. During his stay in CO, he received his Black Belt in American Kenpo and worked doing security for many night clubs and private companies in the Aspen area. After receiving his Black Belt, Lance went on to teach many defensive tactics seminars around Colorado to different law enforcement and military agencies including the Boulder Police Department, Denver Sheriff’s Department and at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. He had his MMA debut in 2000 in Durango, CO and went on to have an undefeated professional record of 3 – 0. Lance also worked with Judo Black Belts Don Martinez and Chris Blanton in preparation for his MMA fights and before moving back to Maryland in 2004.
He currently trains in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Third Degree Black Belt Vicente Junior and received his brown belt in 2011. Lance’s training and achievements in BJJ are ongoing with multiple NAGA and US Grappling advanced and purple belt gold medals along with two Pan American International metals, a silver in 2008 and a bronze in 2010.
Nate Grebb
Nate has been training in martial arts for over 15 years, and holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Tang-Soo-Do under Grand Master Ki Yun Yi. He graduated from the Untied States Naval Academy in 2005 and currently is serving as an active duty Naval Officer. While a Midshipman, Nate was a member of the Naval Academy Karate team for four years, and served as the team Captain his junior and senior year. Nate placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in over 40 traditional Martial Arts tournaments, to include five tournament Grandchampion finishes. He began studying BJJ and MMA shortly after he graduated from the Naval Academy and currently holds the rank of purple belt. Most recently Nate won his first Advanced No-Gi Absolute tournament at the 2011 Maryland US Grappling Championships.
Nate began fighting MMA in early 2009 and currently has a 6-3 record to include wins by both knock-out and submission. He has fought for Battlefield Fighting Championship, Valley Fight League, Elite Fighting Challenge and Onslaught Fights.
Nate is currently the EFC Champion at 155lb and continues to actively train and fight with the hopes of having his professional debut within the next year.
