Shawn
Woods
3'rd degree Black Belt
Shawn Woods is a black belt under J. W. Wright. He is one of the most decorated competitors in the area, traveling nationally and internationally to learn and compete. People say his attention to detail is what makes him such a great instructor.
Andy
Bell
1'st Degree Black Belt
Andy Bell and Professor Shawn Woods began training Jiu-Jitsu and MMA together in 2003. Andy is Shawn’s first black belt and has trained at numerous gyms throughout the country. Andy is also a law enforcement officer, former 500-hour certified yoga instructor, and personal trainer.
Mark
Thompson
Black Belt
Mark Thompson is a black belt under Shawn Woods. He has been training BJJ for over 20 years in Canada, France, and the United States. Mark is also a historian who teaches in local schools and colleges..
Jarret
Harrison
Black belt
A former wrestler for the University of Missouri, Jared holds a 6–0 mixed martial arts record, culminating in the Cage of Honor Lightweight Title. He is a BJJ black belt under Shawn Woods and a two-time IBJJF Pan-American Championship silver medalist.
Nick
Arnel
Black Belt
Nick is a black belt under Jordan Lutsky and Shawn Woods. After starting Jiu-Jitsu eight years ago, he quickly fell in love with the sport. He is a decorated competitor and a member of the Team USA grappling team who loves to learn and share Jiu-Jitsu.
Janice
Herron
Brown Belt
Janice Herron is a brown belt under Shawn Woods. Janice started Training in 2015 and has competed in many tournaments over the years taking multiple gold and Silver Medals
Janice Also Teachers at Herron BJJ and is one of the owners.
Shannon
Bahadori
Purle bELT
Shannon started Jiu-Jitsu under Shawn Woods in March 2017 and is currently a purple belt. She has won multiple tournaments for Fuji and IBJJF, as well as being a Master 3 World Champion in 2023. She loves coaching kids and women to help them better themselves in self-defense and sport Jiu-Jitsu. Shannon is also a nurse case manager, Parisi coach, and teaches fitness classes at a local gym in her spare time.
Dylan
Purle bELT
Dyland stated Jiu-Jitsu in 2019, now he is a purple belt under Shawn woods. An active competitor, Dylan has many super fight and tournament wins all over the country
Dylan is on of our kids/youth/teen Instructors. He is also a student at the University of MIssoui, where he studies nutrition.