Instructors
ABOUT
Ben 'Jammin'
Ben 'Jammin' (He/Him) is a local brown belt and native to Washington DC. He is a referee and an active competitor himself. He has been teaching BJJ since 2016.
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IBJJF DC Open Masters Champion (Blue belt)
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Fight2Win Pro Veteran (1-0)
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Nick Coviello
Nick (He/Him) is a dedicated martial artist who began his training at 12 years old. He discovered Jiu-Jitsu in college, earning his blue belt while pursuing his studies. Post-graduation, Nick transitioned to teaching martial arts full-time in Easton, MD, and later moved to D.C. in 2018 to enhance his Jiu-Jitsu skills. He now trains and competes across the DMV, making Highstyle Jiu-Jitsu his training home.
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Bucket of medals from local tournaments
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Victor in several super fights
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Accumulating IBJJF accolades
Favorite Moves:
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Kimuras
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Lapel guards
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Crucifix
Recent Achievements:
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Charleston 2021 IBJJF Open, Adult Purple Belt: Bronze
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ASIA IBJJF Championship 2023, Masters Purple: Silver
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Devin
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Lares'
Devon (He/They) is a dedicated martial artist with extensive experience in judo, holding a first-degree black belt and a coaching certification from USA Judo. They also hold a purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu under Relson Gracie.
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Champion at Keystone Game and Maryland Open
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Placed at Judo Carnaval in Cuba
In Jiu-Jitsu:
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Medalist from bronze to gold at The Good Fight, PBJJ League, and Capitol Classics
Devon's coaching philosophy is inclusive and adaptable, emphasizing that judo and Jiu-Jitsu are for everyone. They believe that the right training program can yield results for anyone, regardless of their physical capabilities.
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Luz
Luz (He/They) is the esteemed Muay Thai and Haitian Fencing coach at Highstyle Club. With a robust background in Muay Thai, spanning over ten years, Luz competed with Lotus Thai Boxing in Annandale and brings a profound love and respect for the striking arts to each class, catering to students of all experience levels.
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Experienced in Avril style Haitian fencing, begun in Haiti in 2021
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Leads monthly Tire Manchèt circles to teach fundamentals and explore advanced techniques with the machete
In addition to martial arts, Luz is a dedicated community organizer and incorporates over a decade of yoga practice into his teaching, enhancing his approach with mindfulness and flexibility. Luz also explores Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, broadening his martial arts proficiency.
Feel free to reach out to Luz with any questions regarding Muay Thai, Haitian Fencing, or community organizing.