LINCOLN BJJ

Beginner-Friendly Academy

200+ Local Students Started Here

All Levels Welcome

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

HI I'm Dave

Brown Belt and assistant coach at Lincoln BJJ. I've been training under Mark for nearly eight years and I love helping newer members find their feet on the mats.

BJJ Brown Belt

Karate Black Belt

8+ Years at Lincoln BJJ

Dave' s story

From Striking to the mats

My martial arts journey began early, I earned a black belt in Wado-ryu Karate at the age of 15, followed by over five years of kickboxing. I've been training at Strike Zone for over a decade, which is also where I began my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey with Mark. As someone who came from a striking background, BJJ offered a completely new and addictive challenge. I was hooked from day one.

My passion for training extends beyond the mats. I regularly run extra circuit-style fitness sessions each month, open to both club members and non-members, helping to build strength, conditioning, and a strong sense of community.

"Lincoln BJJ has a genuinely welcoming atmosphere, no egos, just great people. It feels like a close-knit family where everyone supports each other's growth."

Outside the gym, I work in joinery, carpentry and various other trades. Like most of the team at Lincoln BJJ, training is something I fit around real life , which means I understand exactly where most of our members are coming from.