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MEET THE TEAM

Smitha, owner and operations manager at Renzo Gracie Riverstone, smiling in a navy t-shirt, expert in academy management and student engagement.

Smitha

Owner & Operations

Black Belt in hygiene since 2020.
Never misses a student’s birthday.
Can fold a gi with one hand and answer emails with the other.
Professor Shadia, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor for kids and adults at Renzo Gracie Riverstone, wearing a black gi and smiling confidently.

Shadia

Professor - Kids, Adults

Runs marathons, and trains for IBJJF Worlds. Listens with one ear, coaches with the other. Loves kids, big trucks, and backing her team.
Professor Jamie, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor for adults at Renzo Gracie Riverstone, wearing a black gi over a white rash guard with a focused expression.

Jamie

Professor - Adults

On the mats since 14. Speaks human anatomy, loves limbs, and leg locks upside down. Lifts, eats, sleeps, repeats.
Professor Brian, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu advisor at Renzo Gracie Riverstone, wearing a black gi with a focused expression and a long beard.

Brian

Professor - Advisor

Lapel chokes and triangles, watch himself on BJJ Fanatics. Wrist locks for giggles, taps to nothing. Beard hides a gentle soul.
Professor Kay, women’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor at Renzo Gracie Riverstone, smiling in a white gi with pink trim.

Kay

Professor - Women's

Trains at 6am for fun.
Will smash you with kindness.
Brings Hello Kitty to open mats.
Professor Chriss, fundamentals Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor at Renzo Gracie Riverstone, smiling in a white gi.

Chriss

Professor - Fundamentals

Designs drills in his sleep.
Can't tell jokes.
Teaches BJJ and business without skipping a beat.
Coach Antoine, kids’ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach at Renzo Gracie Riverstone, smiling in a black rash guard.

Antoine

Coach - Kids

Speaks French, loves judo, and leg locks upside down. Excellent kids coach.
Placeholder image for Coach Sergio, kids’ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach at Renzo Gracie Riverstone.

Sergio

Coach - Kids

Wrestled while still in diaper. Armbar from every angles. Take you down as he pleases.