Coach Melissa

Brown Belt

Coach Melissa is currently a teacher aide with 10 years of experience in special education for Will County. She is currently a brown belt in jiu jitsu with 10 years of experience and 5 years of coaching. She has competed in 15 jiu jitsu tournaments in Illinois. She has won several first, second, and third place medals from those tournaments. Her favorite jiu jitsu techniques include the hip throw takedown (O-goshi) and the bow/arrow choke. One thing that she’s learned from jiu jitsu is: Never give up on a dream because of the time it will take to accomplish your goals. Time will pass while you are learning new and thrilling experiences and falling in love with your jiu jitsu journey.