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Mike Buckels
Mike is a master level practitioner of the martial arts with over 30 years of experience and holding 6 degrees of black belt in various forms of martial arts including a 4th-degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Master Carlos Gracie Jr. and professor Marcio Feitosa. Although professor Mike was born right here in St. Louis, the majority of
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Steve is a 2nd degree black belt in brazilian jiu jitsu and ranked in several martial arts. He has multiple victories in MMA, several podiums at World, World Masters and the PAN American Championships. He has regional and international titles in jiu jitsu and is well versed in striking. He teaches self defense as it
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Professor Dominic began his martial arts training at age 16. After competing in a couple of amateur kickboxing fights he decided to expand his knowledge and passion for martial arts at Gracie Barra O’Fallon. Professor Dominic spends little time away from the mats and has since been immersed in learning, competing and teaching the art.
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Coach Krista started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2018. After developing her skills and passion for training in South Florida, she moved to Missouri and joined Gracie Barra in 2022. Since then she has continued to build on her foundation and now shares her knowledge as a certified instructor with Gracie Barra. Coach Krista is passionate
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I started my jiu jitsu journey at 11 years old thanks to my dad looking for something new and fun for us to do together. I started competing at 14 and became a successful competitor until the age of 18 when I left for the Marine Corps. I served 4 years and came back to
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I started at Gracie Barra at 11 years old, and it quickly became a passion of mine that has stuck with me and will continue to be a part of my future. 2014 marked a turning point in my jiu jitsu journey. It was not only a hobby, it became a lifestyle and a profession
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Professor Kyle began Martial Arts in 2011, practicing both kickboxing and MMA. He transitioned to BJJ to improve his skills, and before he knew it he was in love with the sport. After competing all over the country and collecting numerous medals, he became both an instructor and personal trainer to spread what he had
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Professor Greg began training in Jiu Jitsu in 2011. Originally from Maryland, Greg excelled in football and baseball through high school and college. After moving to the St Louis area, Greg finished college at UMSL while also earning All-American honors as a relief pitcher. He got his son interested in Jiu Jitsu shortly after he
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Justin Stouder began wrestling at 7 years old and began training Jiu Jitsu in 2015, having competed nearly 1,000 times through his whole athletic career. Through his experience in grappling he discovered a lack in coaching on the mindset side of competing. Since then he started his own journey of mental mindset training that drastically
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I’m Jeremy Null, and I’m honored to share my passion for grappling with you. With over three decades of wrestling and Jiu Jitsu experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge, skill, and dedication to our gym. A Lifetime of Grappling: My journey in wrestling began at the age of three, and since then, I’ve competed
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