Professor Dillon Gower
Dillon began his martial arts journey where many others do, Tae Kwon Do as a child. After a short hiatus, in 2006 he began training in Genbukan Ninpo Taijutsu (a form of Japanese Jiujutsu) and Judo in Virginia and Maryland. In July 2008, he moved to Orlando to train at American Top Team and to live the life of a humble martial artist to the fullest. Since then he has competed in BJJ, Muay Thai, and MMA. He was promoted to a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by Paul Rodriguez in 2016.
"While it may not be easy, it is extremely rewarding and I am determined to live and teach others to live the way of the warrior for the rest of my life. See you on the mats. Osu!”
Accomplishments:
Dillon began his martial arts journey where many others do, Tae Kwon Do as a child. After a short hiatus, in 2006 he began training in Genbukan Ninpo Taijutsu (a form of Japanese Jiujutsu) and Judo in Virginia and Maryland. In July 2008, he moved to Orlando to train at American Top Team and to live the life of a humble martial artist to the fullest. Since then he has competed in BJJ, Muay Thai, and MMA. He was promoted to a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by Paul Rodriguez in 2016.
"While it may not be easy, it is extremely rewarding and I am determined to live and teach others to live the way of the warrior for the rest of my life. See you on the mats. Osu!”
Accomplishments:
- BJJ Black Belt
- Began teaching jiu jitsu in 2009
- Florida State Muay Thai champion at 130lbs
- Former Breakthrough MMA Flyweight champion
- Undefeated Amateur Muay Thai fighter with a record of 4-0-1
- Amateur MMA record of 4-3-0
- Has competed at IBJJF, NAGA, Copa, Grapplers Quest, Florida BJJ Federation, US Grappling-submission only tournaments, USJA Judo tournaments, and numerous grappling super-fights
- Won Fight of the Night honors in multiple MMA fights
Derek Hudiburg
Derek started his martial arts adventure at the young age of 13 when given the option of taking a remedial English class or to join the wrestling team. In 2012, Derek began training Jiu Jitsu under Dillon Gower and is currently a purple belt. He has won and/or placed in multiple grappling tournaments, with the hopes of adding more wins to his resume in the coming years.
Derek started his martial arts adventure at the young age of 13 when given the option of taking a remedial English class or to join the wrestling team. In 2012, Derek began training Jiu Jitsu under Dillon Gower and is currently a purple belt. He has won and/or placed in multiple grappling tournaments, with the hopes of adding more wins to his resume in the coming years.
Jose Velez
Jose Velez is a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Profesor Luis “Luisinho” Santiago, one of the BJJ pioneer in Puerto Rico. Jose started training in Martial Arts when he was 4 years old, in the style of Tae Kwon Do. After 15 years of training and competing in mayor TKD tournaments, he discovered BJJ in the year 2000. After 2 years of intensive BJJ training, Jose joined the US Marine Corps, where he served proudly. He kept training Jiu Jitsu every single day, until 2009 when he had the opportunity to opened his first BJJ school in the city of Bayamon Puerto Rico. Within 10 years of training, competing and teaching, Jose had one of the most successful school on the Island, under the tutelage of his Profesor Luis Santiago and the Carlson Gracie Association. Today Jose is part of the Cogito Jiu Jitsu Family, where he started training in 2019 after moving to Orlando Florida after the natural disasters that affected the island of Puerto Rico. He has represented the school in competitions and is happy to share his knowledge and experience with all his students at Cogito Jiu Jitsu.
Jose Velez is a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Profesor Luis “Luisinho” Santiago, one of the BJJ pioneer in Puerto Rico. Jose started training in Martial Arts when he was 4 years old, in the style of Tae Kwon Do. After 15 years of training and competing in mayor TKD tournaments, he discovered BJJ in the year 2000. After 2 years of intensive BJJ training, Jose joined the US Marine Corps, where he served proudly. He kept training Jiu Jitsu every single day, until 2009 when he had the opportunity to opened his first BJJ school in the city of Bayamon Puerto Rico. Within 10 years of training, competing and teaching, Jose had one of the most successful school on the Island, under the tutelage of his Profesor Luis Santiago and the Carlson Gracie Association. Today Jose is part of the Cogito Jiu Jitsu Family, where he started training in 2019 after moving to Orlando Florida after the natural disasters that affected the island of Puerto Rico. He has represented the school in competitions and is happy to share his knowledge and experience with all his students at Cogito Jiu Jitsu.
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