INSTRUCTORS
Our experienced instructors are excited to work with you to achieve your goals.
Professor Bob Gibson
HEAD INSTRUCTOR
Bob began training Brazilian JiuJitsu in 2004 when he discovered he needed to better his conditioning. He quickly became hooked on the sport and began training anywhere from seven to nine times a week. In 2018, Bob received his Black Belt from Professor Tony Passos, and is a registered Brazilian Jiujitsu Black Belt with the IBJJF. It was at this point that he began teaching Brazilian JiuJitsu. Bob is co-owner of Winchester JiuJitsu, LLC and an Occupational Therapist M.S. OTR/L who specializes in working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. His favorite aspect of teaching is helping people, especially children, accomplish their goals. He is married with four children and five dogs.
Professor Jeff Buettner
INSTRUCTOR
Jeff has been training Brazilian JiuJitsu since 2008. He began his journey as he was approaching 40 and had a strong desire to get back in shape. He felt JiuJitsu would offer him a competitive outlet that mirrored his high school wrestling days. He soon discovered that not only did JiuJitsu challenge him physically; it proved to be a great mental challenge and the perfect pressure valve to relieve stress. In June 2018, he received his Black Belt from Professor Tony Passos and is a registered Brazilian Jiujitsu Black Belt with the IBJJF. He has taught the BJJ Fundamentals class since 2013 and has over five years experience coaching various youth sports including football and lacrosse. Jeff is a co-owner of Winchester Jiu Jitsu, LLC, as well as being President of Buettner Tire Distributors. He is a former member of the Winchester City Council. When he’s not training JiuJitsu, he enjoys fishing and traveling to exotic locations. Jeff is married and has three children.
Charlie Grimes
ACADEMY DIRECTOR
Charlie got into Japanese JuJitsu at age 18 where he became obsessed with martial arts. This eventually led to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu which has become a lifestyle for him. With over two decades of coaching experience, including children’s theatre, yoga, rock climbing, snow sports and martial arts, Charlie is thrilled to bring his wealth of knowledge to The Winchester Jiu Jitsu Academy. With a creative and kind approach to teaching, Charlie understands that every student has their own needs, and strives to meet them. He can’t wait to see you on the mats!
Livvy Schauer
YOUTH AND ADULT INSTRUCTOR
CJ Fitzgerald
INSTRUCTOR
CJ started training Brazilian Jiujitsu in 2008 after watching UFC pay previews and being fascinated with what he was watching. After some thought, tried his first class in early 2009. After a few years of college, CJ returned to Winchester and continued to train, receiving his Blue Belt in 2015. CJ has continued to train and assist in teaching fundamental classes, and was promoted to Purple Belt in early 2018. He continues to assist in teaching in between project management career, photography business, and raising twins with his wonderful wife Devon.
Bradon Reinhart
INSTRUCTOR
Bradon has 20 years of martial arts experience, ranging from amateur MMA, submission wrestling, and Brazilian Jiujitsu. With family that trains, Bradon enjoys sharing his wealth of knowledge and helping others grow. In his free time, he is also a fashion model and experienced canine trainer.
Lukas Lease
YOUTH INSTRUCTOR
Lukas Lease was convinced by a friend to come and try out Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – where he found a love for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and working with our youth students. Lukas and his family all enjoy training and spending time together on the mats.
He was voted the #1 Uke in the world by CJ Fitzgerald, and pursuing a career path as a youth educator.
Steve Turel
YOUTH INSTRUCTOR
Steve had grown up with an interest in combat sports. In 2005, he decided to turn that interest into action and began training boxing. This opened to door of discovery to Mixed Martial Arts and he has been training ever since. In 2006, Steve made the decision to take his skills into the octagon and had his first amateur fight that same year. After several years as an amateur MMA fighter, Steve decided to dedicate himself to teaching and has been an instructor at MMA Institute since 2010. He received his Black Belt in Combat Core Systems of MMA in 2013 and his purple belt in Brazilian JiuJitsu in 2012. Steve is a firm believer in the positive impact Mixed Martial Arts can have on both children and adults.
Don Snider
YOUTH INSTRUCTOR
Don Snider is one of our assistant youth instructors. Don is a veteran and is passionate about helping youth learn Brazilian Jiujitsu. Don resides in Winchester with his wife Debra and this three daughters, who all train as well.
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