
Jim Herman
Co-founder and Instructor Jim Herman is a BJJ blackbelt with over a decade of BJJ experience and over 30 years of martial arts training. He is a certified level 1 and 2 Gracie Jiu-Jitsu instructor, was a defense tactics instructor for the Montgomery County Police Department, and holds a black belt in Taekwondo. He is a retired police officer and a full-time coach, teaching BJJ and MMA in the Frederick area. For over 8 years, he has been a BJJ and MMA coach.
Accomplishments
Jim Herman has used his skills to compete and fight in multiple venues. He has boxed in the ring and fought in the VA state championships for kickboxing. Jim decided at a late age to step into the cage against a much younger competitor and won by guillotine in the third round. Competed in Fight 2 win 109.