Dillon Gower, Head Instructor
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

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​​Feliciano “El Sapo” Hernandez
The martial arts journey for Feliciano began in 2009. After training for a year and competing in De La Riva Cup 2010 (Lakeland, FL) under American Top Team, an injury forced him to pause until 2018 when he found a new martial arts home with Dillon Gower and Cogito Jiu Jitsu. He considers his Cogito teammates to be family and eventually earned his blue and purple belts under Dillon. He often competes in grappling tournaments and brings this competition knowledge to the mats to everyone's benefit. Feliciano's unique style helps his students and teammates as they continue on their own martial arts journey. Leg Locks and Funky Inversions! 

Accomplishments: 

• BJJ Purple Belt
  
• Sponsored by Black Lab Organics, Retro Grappler
• Notable competitions/events: Submission Grappling Series, Fight2Win, Arte suave, Tap Cancer Out, North American Grappling Series (NAGA)

*Available for private lessons

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Benjamin Zeng
Ben started his martial arts adventure at the age of 8 at Wah Lum Kung Fu under Pui Chan. He has studied and trained in Kung Fu, Wing Chun, JKD, Judo, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and other martial arts all around the world. In 2017, Ben began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Dillon Gower and is currently a blue belt. His goal for Cogito is for it to become a learning hotbed for martial arts.

Notable Strengths:

• Game Theory
• Understanding Teaching and Learning