Rooted in Excellence
Our Prestigious Lineage
Our lineage connects directly to one of the most respected names in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Jean Jacques Machado. Tracing our instruction through Christian Derr and Matt Vernon, Nicholas Allen Reeves is proud to carry forward this prestigious tradition. We honor this heritage by upholding a high standard of technical skill and respect on and off the mat.
Lead Instructor
Nicholas Allen Reeves
Nicholas is a brown belt under Matt Vernon with 8 years of intense training and competition experience. He has competed in some of the most prestigious Jiu Jitsu tournaments, including ADCC Trials, IBJJF Worlds, and Pans, and remains an active competitor. His teaching philosophy emphasizes technical mastery and fostering a supportive, inclusive environment. Nicholas is passionate about passing on the skills and respect of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to his students.
Professor Matt Vernon
Christian Derr
Professor Jean Jacques Machado
Legendary Professor Jean Jacques Machado is one of the most admired and respected Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners in the world. Between the years 1982-1992, he captured every major title and competition award. Professor Machado an 11x Rio de Janeiro Jiu Jitsu State Champion, 11x BJJ National Champion, and 4x BJJ American Champion to name only a handful of his competitive achievements.