Who You'll Train With
Our Coaches
Black belts, competitors, and program directors - real people, real credentials.
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Jessen Ramcharan
Jessen Ramcharan
Head Coach (No-Gi) / Woman's Program Director
- BJJ Black Belt
- Pro MMA Athlete
- 3x MMA Champion
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Jay Gerbino
Jay Gerbino
Head Judo Coach
- Black Belt Judo & BJJ
- USJA Accredited
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Kubi Demirhan
Kubi Demirhan
Co-Founder & Youth Program Director
- BJJ Purple Belt
- Multi-Time Grappling Champion
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Matthew Franco
Matthew Franco
Co-Founder & Law Enforcement Program Director
- Brand Strategist & Creative Director
- 13 Years Law Enforcement Experience
- BJJ Purple Belt
- Military Veteran
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Matt Cavallo
Matt Cavallo
Coach
- UConn Grad
- 10+ Yrs Wrestling & BJJ
- IBJJF Boston Medalist
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Nick Sabato
Nick Sabato
Assistant Kids Coach
- BJJ Blue Belt
- #5 Ranked Amateur Middleweight (NY)
- Multi Time Grappling & MMA Champion
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Geovani Caceres
Geovani Caceres
Assistant Kids Coach
- BJJ Blue Belt
- 2026 SCC Tournament Champion
- Multi Time Grappling Champion
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Akwasi Okyere
Akwasi Okyere
Assistant Kids Coach
- Quinnipiac Nursing student
- 4x FUJI State Champion
- SCC wrestling medalist
- PAL youth mentor
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AJ Linet
AJ Linet
Yoga Instructor
- B.S. Exercise Science, SCSU
- 500-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training
- 10+ Years Personal Training
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