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Professor Kriebel (3rd Degree Black Belt-Nova Uniao)
Professor Kriebel (3rd Degree Black Belt-Nova Uniao)
Widely respected across the Ohio BJJ community, Professor Kriebel is known for his competitive success, deep technical knowledge, and open-door philosophy that welcomes practitioners from all academies. A 3rd Degree Black Belt under Eduardo “Dudu” Barros and the Nova União lineage, Professor Kriebel is recognized for his high-level competition success, technical precision, and open, welcoming teaching style.
A lifelong martial artist, he began his journey in Tae Kwon Do—winning multiple state championships—before becoming a two-time state wrestling placer and Walsh Ironman All-American. He earned a wrestling scholarship to Kent State University, where he competed internationally in freestyle wrestling before transitioning to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Since earning his black belt in 2013, Professor Kriebel has trained, taught, and competed around the world, earning podium finishes at major IBJJF events and helping to develop dozens of successful competitors.
Today, as head instructor of Team Kriebel Ohio / Nova União Ohio, he is known as one of the top-ranked competitive black belts in Ohio and among the most open and inviting professors to train with. His academy culture reflects the Nova União philosophy—world-class technique, humility, and community.
In addition to his martial arts career, Professor Kriebel is a dedicated high school science teacher and former head wrestling coach, bringing the same structure and passion for learning into his academy.
Professor Chris Kriebel – Black Belt Accomplishments
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 Adult Black Belt IBJJF American Nationals, Madrid Open, Montreal Open, Cleveland Open, & Charlotte
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 Annette Nowak (Brown Belt)
Coach Annette Nowak (Brown Belt)
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 Josh Rohler (1st Degree Black Belt)
Professor Josh Rohler (1st Degree Black Belt)
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 Adam Nail (Black Belt)
Professor Adam Nail (Black Belt)
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.
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