A lifelong wrestler with a long list of tournament victories, Jeff looked for a way to continue his grappling journey as his professional career took off. Having witnessed the early dominance of the Gracie family in the UFC, he knew Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was the natural next step.

Jeff began training with Kroyler Gracie in 2004. The two quickly became primary training partners, developing a deep friendship while studying the art together. Jeff’s 20-plus years of high-level wrestling proved invaluable, directly influencing the development of Kroyler’s own technical approach to Jiu-Jitsu.

With a natural aptitude for grappling and a relentless work ethic, Jeff earned his black belt in just six years. Now a black belt of 15 years, he serves as a lead coach at Kroyler Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. He remains one of Kroyler’s most trusted training partners and is dedicated to elevating the skills of everyone who steps onto the mats.