Head Instructor - Grappling

  Dave Trader - Dave begin training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 1996 with Leo Dalla receiving his blue belt and competing in several major tournaments before Dalla returned to Brazil. Dave continue his training with fellow Dalla student Lloyd Irvin, eventually receiving both his purple and brown belts from Lloyd as well as notching a number of tournament victories in both Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and Judo. Following some time off due to injury, Dave returned to training with Dalla and was awarded his blackbelt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu in 2005. Dave is known for possesing an extremely well rounded ground game consisting of excellent throws and takedowns, tremendous pressure when on top, slick submissions from the bottom and a nearly unpassable guard.

• 2008 US Grappling Advanced Featherweight No-Gi champion
• 2008 Grapplers Quest US Nationals Advanced SuperFeatherweight No-Gi Silver Medalist
• 2007 US Grappling Advanced No-Gi champion
• 2006 CBJJ World Championship blackbelt quarter-finalist
• 2005 Capital Classic Lightweight superfight champion

Dave combines his technical expertise in jiu-jitsu with a passion for teaching both beginners and advanced students. Armed with a complete understanding of jiu-jitsu fundamentals as well as a thorough understanding of more advanced technniques and tournament strategies, Dave can provide anyone with exactly what they need to improve their game. Dave is available for Personal Training by appointment.