Street Jitsu Roanoke Instructors

Anver Moxey

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Ben Blassingame

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Dennis Thomas

Hi, I'm Street Jitsu Owner & Founder, Coach Dennis Thomas! I've been training for over 28 years and am a professional MMA fighter & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt. My goal is to make sure that you know how to defend yourself and get you into the best shape of your life. I coach Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Submission Wrestling, Self-Defense, MMA, and Fight Fitness classes as well as Private Sessions. My favorite part of coaching is watching your transformation as you crush your goals & set new ones! Read More

Specialties: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Submission Wrestling, Self-Defense and MMA

Jerry Lair

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Coach Jerry “Manimal” Lair has been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since April of 2010 and received his black belt from master Sina Hadad in December of 2018. The 2014 IBJJF Masters Purple Belt World Champion and competition veteran he is also a certified Modern Army Combative Program instructor who loves to  share his favorite techniques with his students. Jerry has trained with the toughest guys in Texas and has been a training partner in several MMA fight camps. Currently instructing at Street Jitsu.  2014 Masters Worlds – Gold Medalist 2014 Dallas Open – Gold Medalist 2014 Houston Open – Gold Medalist 2013 Masters Worlds – Silver Medalist 2013 Masters Worlds NOGI – Silver Medalist 2013 Dallas Open – Gold Medalist 2012 Dallas Open – Gold Medalist Read More

Jill Sandoval

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Kurtis Ivey

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Mark Sanders

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Michael Davis

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Rene Sandoval

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Richard Derrick

Boxing Coach Coach Richard Derrick is from Dallas TX.  Has been boxing for over 15+ yrs 2013 Graduate from UNT Former USA Boxing Member for 5+ yrs 2014 Ft Worth Golden Gloves Novice Champion Light heavyweight division 2nd place in 2014 Silver Gloves Championship light heavyweight division Read More

Rudy Morin

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Tom Rodriguez

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Coach Thomas (Tom) Rodriguez I started training Jiu Jitsu in Chicago, IL in 2012 under Carlson Gracie Team black belts Jeff Neal and Brian Bishop. I moved down to Texas in 2015 and began training under James Sherry, Jerry Lair and Dennis Thomas at Street Jitsu in Roanoke, TX. Since starting training, I have lost 40 lbs, and have competed in numerous tournaments and pro grappling fights. I am currently a brown belt. I have a bachelors in psychology from Northern Illinois University. I have been married since May of 2010 to my lovely Wife Angela and we have 2 daughters and 1 son. BJJ accomplishments 2018 Underground Submission series. 1st GI absolute. 2nd GI 145. 2nd No GI 145. 3rd No GI Absolute  2018 NAGA 1st No Gi Evolve Jiu Jitsu tournament 1st no GI Grappling Industry 2nd GI 2016 Newbreed 1st GI 145 lb, Silver GI 170 lb NABJJF 1st GI 2nd NO GI TXBJJ 3rd GI Read More