Tommy Wales
Head Coach
Meet Coach Tommy Wales, the esteemed head coach at Vortex Jiu Jitsu Academy. With a 4th-degree black belt under Master Renato Tavares and expertise as a Muay Thai Kru, Coach ...
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Zach Wickline
Prepare to be inspired by Zack Wickline, our resident black belt under the esteemed Tommy Wales and a true force to be reckoned with. As a Marine Corps Veteran, Zack's journey in ...
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Shannon Johnson
Meet Shannon Johnson, a seasoned Black Belt under the esteemed Professor Tommy Wales at Vortex Jiu Jitsu Academy. With over 4 years of dedicated training, Shannon is not just a ...
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Darrio Torres
Meet Darrio Torres, the embodiment of strength, skill, and dedication in the world of Jiu Jitsu. With a remarkable 19-year career in law enforcement, including 7 years of SWAT ...
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Dustin Martin
Meet Dustin Martin, a proud Army veteran and a formidable presence on the mats at Vortex Jiu Jitsu. Dustin's journey in martial arts began in 2009, and since then, he has become ...
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Christopher Nowlan "Squirrel"
Meet Squirrel, the youthful dynamo of Vortex Jiu Jitsu and a purple belt prodigy under the expert guidance of Professor Tommy Wales. Starting the Jiu Jitsu journey at the tender ...
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Michael Caicedo
Meet Michael Caicedo, a dedicated brown belt under the guidance of Tommy Wales at Vortex Jiu Jitsu Academy. With 7 years of relentless commitment to fitness and combat sports, ...
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Jacob Prine
Meet Jacob Prine, the Muay Thai maestro under the guidance of Tommy Wales. Jacob's journey into the world of Muay Thai began in 2020, and in a short span, he has become a true ...
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