Professor Rolando "Rolo" Collantes
Rolando “Rolo” Collantes is a 21-year United States Air Force Veteran. He holds a certified Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Black Belt from Master Carlson Gracie Jr. Rolo has been training BJJ for over 15 years, validating his skills throughout various competition-based events, and has a passion for the gentle art. He’s had the pleasure of training and learning alongside top level BJJ practitioners and stays up to date on this ever-evolving Martial Art.
Coach Ann "Annie" Collantes
Ann “Annie” Collantes is a 21-year veteran of the United States Air Force and a Bronze Star recipient for meritorious service during her deployment to Afghanistan. A certified Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) brown belt, Annie has been training BJJ for over 10 years and competes regularly to battle-test her skills. She has attended numerous seminars around the United States and her involvement in the Jiu Jitsu community has allowed her to work closely with UFC veterans and BJJ world champions. At the age of 46, she continues to challenge herself and shows that it’s never too late to start this amazing journey.
Coach Ferdinando "Fred" Acerra
Ferdinando (Coach Fred) Acerra is an 11 year United States Air Force Veteran. Fred began his training in 2008 with a Submission Wrestling/No-Gi BJJ focus to develop his skills in becoming a professional MMA fighter amassing a record of 12-2 and being ranked #1 in two weight classes in the South East. Coach Fred has dedicated years of studying and executing the principles of combat and is passionate about teaching adults and kids the mental aspects of both competition preparation and daily life applications to help people build a strong and confident lifestyle.
Kru Joseph Maeser
Joseph Maeser is a 20 year law enforcement veteran serving communities in Illinois and Tennessee. A majority of his time was spent serving at the Metro Nashville police department where he began his martial arts training and began competing in Mixed martial arts with a record of 4-1. Joseph then began to train with Chonburi Muay Thai under Kru Bruce Panyapol who is the owner and operator of Chonburi Muay Thai and competed with the Chonburi fight team. Joseph has also spent multiple weeks training at Fairtex fight camp in Pattaya, Thailand training with the best Muay Thai fighters in the world.
Sensei Charles Nostrant
Charles Nostrant has been studying martial arts for over 28 years, starting in 1997 with Japanese Jujutsu. Throughout the years, he has gained his 2nd degree in both Judo & Japanese Jujutsu Black Belt. Charles has also been training BJJ for over 10 years, earning his Brown Belt in 2024. He continues to attend numerous seminars and camps around the United States to stay up to date on the ever-evolving grappling arts.