I am a third degree Black Belt under Master Fabiano Scherner and have been training and teaching Jiu Jitsu since 2006. Whether you’re a parent wanting to get in shape, a high level competitor, or someone who simply loves training Jiu Jitsu I can help you accelerate the evolution of your game. I emphasize with all my students that Jiu Jitsu is not only a practice, but a way of living. That Jiu Jitsu is meant to not only teach you self defense and how to fight, but it is also meant to teach you deeper self awareness and how you can live well on the journey of life. If you want to learn what it means to truly Embody The Practice of Jiu Jitsu join us for one of our life changing Jiu Jitsu Retreats on the Big Island of Hawai’i!

Roma is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brown belt and former professional MMA fighter. She started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA in Missoula, MT in 2011. After moving to Eugene she continued her MMA career while attending Law School at the University of Oregon. Roma earned a jiu jitsu brown belt under Ben Baxter in 2017. She fought professionally and medaled in many IBJJF and local jiu jitsu tournaments. Roma homeschools their three young sons and works as a personal trainer. In addition to coaching the women and kids at the jiu jitsu academy, she is the founder of Wild and Barefoot Nature Group (a local homeschool coop).