Dan Staats
Head Instructor - Jiu Jitsu
Dan began his Jiu Jitsu training in September 2003 and received his Black Belt in January 2014. He has continued his training and instruction with passion and dedication which he instills in his students training and mindset. Dan continues to be active in the competition scene. He is a 3rd degree black belt under Abmar Barbosa and is a certified black belt with the IBJJF.
Achievements
2024
IBJJF American Nationals Championship - Bronze
IBJJF Virginia Open- Gold
IBJJF Atlanta Open - Gold
IBJJF Nashville Open - Gold
IBJJF Charlotte Open - Gold
2023
IBJJF American National Championship- Bronze
IBJJF Atlanta Open - Silver
IBJJF Atlanta Open - Silver
IBJJF New Haven Open - Silver
2022
IBJJF Charlotte Open - Gold & Bronze (Gi and Open Class), Silver (No-Gi)
IBJJF Washington DC Open - Gold 2x (Gi & No-Gi)
IBJJF Houston Open - Gold
2021
IBJJF Charlotte Open - Gold 3x (Gi & No-Gi)
IBJJF Miami Open - Silver
IBJJF New Orleans Open - Silver
IBJJF Charleston Open - Silver
2020
FUJI Cup Black Belt Super Fight Champion
Previous Years
US Grappling Champion
Tap Factor Champion