Gene is a fourth degree black belt under Michael Jen. He earned his third degree from Professor Jen, his second degree from Jean Jacques Machado, and his first degree from Marco Nascimento. Gene also founded the Stanford Grappling Club in 2008. He has been teaching jiujitsu continuously since then. Gene has led successful programs at multiple gyms. His focus is on developing students on and off of the mat using jiujitsu as a vehicle for personal growth. His deep experience as a teacher, coach, competitor and practitioner is great opportunity for all students regardless of goals or current skill level.

As a competitor he is an America’s Cup Gold medalist and a Pan American Silver Medalist. Gene has competed at all levels of his BJJ studies. His most notable tournament victories include: A GOLD MEDAL at the 2008 America’s Cup; SILVER MEDALS at the 2008 and 2009 U.S. Open, and the 2009 Pan American Championship AND A BRONZE MEDAL at the 2008 American National Championship. History and Lineage: 1997 Begin study at Brown University 1999 Blue Belt from Geoff Balme of Gracie Barra Boston at Brown University BJJ Club 2001 move to Arizona, begin training with Gustavo Dantas of Nova Uniao 2004 Purple Belt Gustavo Dantas 2007 Brown Belt Gustavo Dantas 2008 move to California, begin training with Marco Nascimento of Pitbull Gracie Barra 2010 Black Belt, Adilson “Bitta” Lima, and Marco Nascimento Gene teaches afternoon and evening classes for adults and evening classes for kids. Come train with Gene!