I am a 2nd Degree Gracie Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under 8th Degree Coral Belt, Master Pedro Sauer.  I have been training Jiu Jitsu since 1999 and have focused the majority of my training on self defense and the basic details as passed down by Helio Gracie.  I am also an Army Combatives instructor, Defensive Tactics instructor for local law enforcement and an expert in womens self defense.