Brett Ritz

Brett Ritz has been training in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu since 2005 and currently holds the rank of 1st degree black belt. Brett was promoted to black belt in 2020 by 6th degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Cristiano Ribeiro. Brett has also trained in Judo, as well as Muay Thai Kickboxing. Brett served in the U.S. Army from 1990-1998 and was assigned to the 101st Airborne/Air Assault Division, 2nd Infantry Division, and 5501st U.S. Army Hospital. In addition to Brett's military service, his career in the fields of criminal justice and forensic psychology for over two decades has informed the importance of practical self defense techniques. While having a deep understanding of the importance of self defense Brett also enjoys and has many years of experience coaching and cornering competitive Jiu-jitsu athletes and MMA fighters. Brett has a masters degree in criminology, along with undergraduate degrees in anthropology and nursing.

No matter what your reason may be for doing Jiu-jitsu,-self defense, fitness, or competition- Professor Ritz will support and help you reach your goals.