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Jeff Messina started his training in December of 1997 with Saul Soliz. Saul was at the forefront of crosstraining, mma, boxing, bjj etc. So Jeff enjoyed learning a well rounded base early on. The early days with Saul were tough and memorable having tough guys like Tito Ortiz, Rico Rodriguez, Yves Edwards, Tim Credeur, Kevin Randleman, Coleman and Kerr all there to get prepared for UFC and Pride. Jeff became more passionate about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu after traveling to Rio de Janiero in 02 to train with Fransico Albuquerque (Toco) and all the guys at Nova Geracao (Cyborg, Pulga, Mangabeira, Tim Maia,etc). Jeff soon met Rodrigo Medeiros, a Carlson Gracie 4th Degree Blackbelt, whom he eventually earned his black belt under in 2008 after winning the nationals in Los Angeles. Jeff trained in Muay Thai kickboxing in Thailand, Judo with Anderson Leal, Brian Neal and Jaime Lazano. Also, boxing with Saul Faz, Lewis Woods and Dwight Pratchett. Jeff likes to be a well rounded fighter but feels BJJ is the best martial art and much more than a fighting system, it’s a lifestyle and culture. Jeff is a graduate of University of Houston and resides in Katy with his son Noah. Jeff wishes to share what Brazilian Jiu Jitsu did for him and will do for you to improve every aspect of one’s life no matter age or gender. |
| 1999 Battle at the Beach Vale Tudo light heavyweight 1st place 2001 Houston submission challenge 1rst heavy weight gi, 2nd heavy weight no-gi 2003 Carlos Machado Winter Wars 3rd place blue belt 2003 smack down in H-Town 1rst adv middle weight no-gi 2003 Carlos Machado BJJ Open 1st blue belt division 2003 Battle of H-TOWN 1st in advance middle weight 2003 competitor in the world championships in Rio “Mudials 2003” 2003 Texas Shoot Out 1st Gi middle weight,3rd open division no-gi 2004 Carlos Machado Winter Wars 2nd purple belt 2005 Texas International Grappling Festival 1st Place Gi Cruiser Weight Division Advanced/Purple/Brown/Black Division 2006 Carlos Machado Winter Wars – purple belt heavyweight division 3rd 2006 Pan American Competitor purple belt 2006 Fight Fest Corpus Christi(pro mma) won via rear naked choke 1:55 r 1 2006 Mundial competitor brown belt 2007 Carlson Gracie Open 2 Open weight class second 2007 XFC (MMA) L 2008 Pan Americans –brown belt medium heavy silver medal 2008 Brown Belt Absolute National Champion 2009 NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS(MMA) W- via Triangle 2010 GFA (Global Fighting Alliance MMA) Win via armbar 36 seconds 2010 Pan American Black Belt Bronze Medal 2010 Grapplers Quest 1st Place 2010 Bronze Absolute Class US Nationals 2010 Black Belt Winner of Superfight Battle of HTown 2010 No Gi World Champion (Senior 1 Black Belt) 2011 Silver Medal at the IBJJF Dallas Open Absolute Black Belt Masters 2011 Gold Medal Alamo Judo Classic Black Belt (Master and Adult) 2011 3rd Place at American Nationals |
Charles |
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Crossfit Level 1 InstructorAs a student of the Martial Arts for many years, Charles’ passion for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu started back in 2004 while on a combat tour in Iraq. When he came home in 2006 he searched for a place to train finally ending up at Revolution in the late summer of 2007. He has called it home ever since. While continuing his service in the reserves, Charles is a marine veteran for over 8 years and counting. He is a purple belt in BJJ under Jeff Messina, Black Belt instructor in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, Level I in Army Combatitives, a graduate of BRC(Basic Reconnassince Course), Ranger School, and other various military specific schools. He has taught and trained all over the country and world but has never been more impressed with or leared as much than under the teachings of Jeff, Brian, the other coaches and students of Revolution Dojo. Charles is also one of Revo Dojo’s Crossfit Kettlebell Instructors. |
Mike Jackson
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Mike has been training for 6 year now under Jeff Messina receiving his purple belt in October 2008. Mike is an active instructor that enjoys teaching and helping perfect everyone’s game. He loves breaking down moves and showing the small parts of the game to help others excel. Mike has also competed in many tournaments placing in most |
Jaime Lazcano
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Jaime Lazcano has been practicing different martial arts throughout his life, with his true passion being judo. As an athlete he has trained with World Champions and Olympians and currently holds the rank of Nidan (second degree black belt) under the renowned national collegiate coach Bob Perez (Texas A&M). During his competitive years, coach Jaime, competed and placed in numerous tournaments fighting hundreds of matches winning numerous times the Texas State Championships and Collegiate State Championships. As a leader/coach he was the Team Captain for the Texas A&M Judo team heading the team to a 3rd place national collegiate placement during his last collegiate year. This was one of the 2 overall best team accomplishments since 1990. Jaime brings extreme competitive experience with a strong focus on detail for coaching that can help anyone achieve their personal goals; whether you are trying to release stress or compete at a national level he is glad to help. |
James “Zip” Zipperer
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CrossFit Level 1 Instructor Kids BJJ Assistant Instructor Zip is a integral part of the coaching staff at Revolution Dojo. Not only is he is an assistant instructor under Jeff Messina with the kids Jiu Jitsu program he is also Charles’ right hand man when it comes to CrossFit. He is a blue belt in BJJ, has been training under Jeff for nearly 3 years, and training/coaching with Charles for well over a year. Zip has dedicated his life to Martial Arts and Fitness and continues to further his education by pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology at the University of Houston. |
Kimo Rigmaiden
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Former silver medalist in U.S.International Wushu Championship Sanshou kickboxing Former San Shou middle weight kickboxing champion florida Former Ikf amatuer Sanshou kickboxing middle weight United States champion in Cung Lee s Born to fight Tournament Licensed professional boxer Ceritfied Pta global personal trainer Striking coach for former world strike force champion Kj Noons |
Anderson “Cobra” Leal
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Anderson “Cobra” Leal is a 3rd Degree Brazilian Top Team (BTT) Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Black Belt under Murilo Bustamante and Brazilian National Team Judo Black Belt. A true world-class athlete in both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and Judo, Anderson Leal is one of the top names in grappling and is a much sought-after grappling instructor for many world-class competitors. |
