Our Instructors

Nick Ortiz

A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner for over 10 years, Nick Ortiz has been refining his craft in some of the best training rooms the sport has to offer. He’s worked and trained under the likes of John Danaher, Craig Jones, and the Miyao brothers at Studio 1908.

Nick brings an attention to detail, while alleviating the anxiety of learning something as new and difficult as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Coach Tim

Tim is a Renzo Gracie Black Belt, Judo Black Belt, former MMA fighter, and former North and South Carolina state champion in Judo.

Since 2009, Tim has competed primarily in BJJ and submission grappling. He’s currently ranked in the top 10 of IBJJF Black Belt Master 3 featherweight Gi competitors. He’s been coaching kids, teens, and adults for the past 15 years.

Jon Bianco

Jon Bianco is a native New Yorker who started his martial arts journey in 2009. After winning both an amateur WKA title in MMA & Kickboxing, Jon turned his attention to BJJ. Over the course of his BJJ career, Jon attained his purple belt and won gold at Jiu Jitsu World League and IBJJF.

In his spare time, Jon enjoys hanging with his dog and drinking as much coffee as possible.