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We all train for a reason. Some pursue personal milestones, while others compete on professional stages- but every reason for showing up matters. The athletes featured here allow their journeys to be seen, offering transparency, accountability, and inspiration to those building their own story. Giving OUR TEAM the opportunity to follow their progress and find motivation in the process.

Whether preparing for competition or refining physical dominance, every detail is intentional. Performance isn’t accidental. Weakness is exposed early - and corrected under load. Training here is direct, disciplined, and uncomfortable by design. Their training reflects the same standard I hold for every client - structured, intentional, and built for real-world performance. These athletes prepare under pressure, commit fully to every session, and lead by example through discipline and consistency. They don’t just train hard - they train with purpose. Here, preparation is methodical and effort is non-negotiable. These competitors lead by example, showing what is possible when every detail matters and every session counts. When the lights come on, preparation is already finished. - COACH ELI COFFEY

    • BJJ Black belt under Renato Tavares

    • IBJJF Pan No-Gi Championship 3X Black Belt Chamption

    • IBJJF No-Gi World Championship Bronze medal Black Belt

    • Chewjitsu Podcast

    • Gym Owner (Derby City MMA in Louisville, KY)

    • Hosts Seminars, camps, and launched the Chewjitsu Open (GI & NO-GI BJJ Tournament Series) text goes here

    • 3X NAIA National Champion

    • ADCC East Coast Trial Winner

    • CJI2 Competitor

    • Gold ADCC Canada Open 2024

    • Gold NAGA Cincinnati Grappling No-Gi & Absolue

    • Gold Submission Arts Montreal

    • 1st Place ‘25 Nashville Summer International Open

    • 1st Place ‘25 Oklahoma City International Open (Super Heavy & NoGi)

    • 1st Place ‘25 New Jersey Spring International Open

    • CJI2 Competitor

    • 3rd Place ‘23 IBJJF Pan Championship (No-Gi Black Belt)

    • IBJJF No-Gi World Champion ‘25

    • IBJJF No-Gi Pan Champion ‘25

    • ADCC North American West Coast Trials Champion 2024

    • CJI2 Competitor

    • NCAA Division II National Champion ‘19

    • NAIA National Champion ‘16

    • USA Wrestling National Champion

    • BJJ Black belt under Nick “Chewy” Albin

    • VADM in US Navy

    • FUJI ‘26 BJJ Indiana State Black Belt Champion (moving up 2 weight classes)

    • Gold ADCC US Open ‘25 Black Belt

    • Member of National Wrestling Hall of Fame

    • College athlete in both Wrestling & Lacrosse @ West Chester University

    • Led teams to 7 Championships, 3 sect titles, 2 district titles, & 1 regional title

    • Gym Owner / coach Whitley Weights

    • Chattanooga Night of Champions

      • 1st -Mens Physique Novice D

      • Novice Overall Men’s Physique

      • Heros Overall Men’s Physique

      • 1st Open Class F Men’s Physique

    • 3rd degree BJJ Black Belt

    • Vice President of One Championship

    • Founder & Owner of Ocean County BJJ

    • 3x ADCC North American Trials Champion

    • IBJJF Black Belt Masters 1 Absolute division ‘15

    • MMA record (9-2-0)

    • Best selling author & founder of Buddies Over Bullies

    • 1st USPC ‘25 Kash Out

    • 4th ‘23 APF Womens Pro/Am

    • 1st RPS ‘22 Strong Hand Big Summer Blowout

    • 1st RPS ‘21 Thoroughbred Throwdown

    • 1st RPS ‘20 Invasion II

    • 1st ‘20 Own the Day

    • 1st RPS KY Open Powerlifting Classic

    • Personal Best

      • Raw 1080.2 Dots 457.21

      • squat 396.8

      • bench 222.6

      • deadlift 460.7

    • BJJ Black Belt under Nick “Chewy” Albin

    • Co-host on The Chewjitsu Podcast

    • Creator of Grappling-RX

    • Silver ADCC ‘25 Men’s Master Advanced

    • Gold Gi Black/ Masters II Chewjitsu Open ‘25

    • Gold NoGi Expert Maters II ‘25 Chewjitsu Open

    • Gold Gi Black/ Masters ‘24 Chewjitsu Open

    • Silver NoGi Expert Masters ‘24 Chewjitsu Open

    • Charlotte Open Double Silver Medalist ‘16

    • 3rd Degree Black Belt under Professor Jorge Gurgel & Master Sazinho Sa

    • owner of Reaction MMA

    • 56x IBJJF medalist

    • 31x IBJJF Open Champion (Gold medalist)

    • ‘23 IBJJF Worlds Bronze Medalist

    • 1st True Novice Bodybuilding

    • 1st Overall Champion Novice

    • 1st Place Novice Classic Physique

    • 1st USPC Tenn Open

    • 1st SPF ‘21 Grit House Classic

    • 1st SPF ‘20 Cell Block Pro/Am

    • 1st SPF ‘19 3rd Annuel Tenn Open

    • Personal Best

      • Raw 1918 Dots 517.42

      • Raw w/ Wrap 1967.6 Dots 528.6