Professor Chris Kriebel – Black Belt Accomplishments

• IBJJF Certified Third Degree Black Belt under Nova União

• Over 9 years of experience as a Black Belt instructor

• Competed at the prestigious IBJJF World Championships (2014 & 2017)

• Undefeated Fight 2 Win Pro record (2–0)

• American Grappling Challenge Superfight Champion

International Competition Success

• Gold medalist at the IBJJF American Nationals, Madrid Open, Montreal Open, and Cleveland Open

• Consistent podium finishes at major IBJJF tournaments across North America and Europe

• 20+ IBJJF medals in both Gi and No-Gi competition

Professor Chris brings world-class experience directly to the mats, combining proven competition success with a passion for teaching students of all ages and skill levels.

Coach Nowak owner and instructor at TKO has been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2010.  Her training began under Professor Eduardo "Dudu" Barros.  Coach Nowak has traveled and trained with some of the best grapplers in the world.  She spent a year training under Professor Katayose and teaching kids Jiu-Jitsu at a Renzo Gracie academy in Saint Marteen.  She spent another year training under Professor Elliot Marshall at Easton's Training Center in Denver Colorado.  She has also traveled with Professor Kriebel and coached him at International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions.  

Professor Rohler is a distinguished Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor with a rich background in wrestling and mixed martial arts. A three-time State Placer in high school, Josh continued his wrestling career in college before transitioning to MMA, where he defeated multiple UFC fighters and won the APFC MMA World Championship. Now retired from MMA, he focuses on elite black belt competition in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and excels as a coach, especially with kids. His blend of competitive success and teaching expertise makes him an exceptional instructor and mentor in our academy. 

Professor Nail began his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training under Eduardo "Dudu" Barros.  He has been involved in martial arts all of his life and has been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for over 10 years.  He was awarded the rank of Black Belt in May of 2022.  Professor Nail is the main training partner for Professor Kriebel and Professor Rohler, helping them get ready for all of their major competitions.  He has also competed on the professional level as well under the FightToWIn Promotion.  Professor Nail is an expert in leg attacks and taking the back from the guard.