Collective Jiu Jitsu & MMA

A little late posting this, but huge congratulations to and .dumbo on becoming the FIRST official Brazilian Jiu Jitsu blue belts under the Collective Jiu Jitsu & MMA banner. 🥋🔵

This was a major milestone for the gym. While we have multiple higher belts from other lineages and experienced coaches leading classes, these are the first blue belts developed from the ground up within our own program and culture since day one. That makes this promotion special.

Eric and Keegan represent the beginning of the next generation at Collective — the students who helped build the room early on and will now help lead and push the students who come after them. Proud to see the progress, consistency, and leadership both of them have shown on and off the mats.

And yes… we still stay true to old school BJJ traditions around here 😅 The gauntlet for higher belt promotions is alive and well at Collective, so swipe if you want some entertainment

We also had to hand out our highly prestigious and extremely serious paper plate awards 😂

🏆 Gym Do*****ag Award —
🏆 Mat Enforcers — &
🏆 Gym Spaz — .dumbo
🏆 Most Technical Striker —
🏆 Worst at Retaining Technique —
🏆 White Belt Bully —
🏆 Most Likely to Show Up Late —
🏆 Guard Puller of the Year — .yelaman
🏆 Most Improved — .merritt11 &
🏆 Martial Autist — Marco Shields
🏆 Breakfast Club Award —
🏆 Silent Assassin —
🏆 Most Likely to Talk During Technique — .dumbo

Proud of the team and the culture we’re building at Collective. More promotions, more fights, more growth. 👊

Huge congratulations to our striking coach on becoming the Vigilant MMA Bantamweight Champion this weekend 🏆

Jesse delivered a dominant unanimous decision victory, controlling the fight from start to finish with sharp striking, strong grappling, and relentless pressure. This marks his 4th championship belt on the regional scene, a testament to the work he puts in every single day.

Also shout out to our BJJ coach in the corner alongside , helping guide the performance on fight night.

At Collective Jiu Jitsu & MMA, our coaches don’t just teach — they actively compete at the highest levels of the sport. Our students get to train with athletes who are still stepping into the cage and proving it.
Proud of the whole team. The work continues. 👊

ChampionshipMindset LeadFromTheFront 🏆🥊🔥