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ABOUT GB RESEARCH FOREST
In 2008 Professor Joel moved back to his hometown of The Woodlands, TX after graduating college. Shortly thereafter he started a corporate career in Oil & Gas but was seeking more purpose in his life, something to get back in better shape and learn something he thought was interesting. After trying his first Jiu-Jitsu class he knew that the challenge was going to be worth it. Now 11 years later it’s had such a profound impact on his life that he and his family are excited to be bringing Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu to a central area where all families in the various Woodlands villages can conveniently train with us.
PROFESSOR JOEL HEINEN
HEAD INSTRUCTOR
1ST DEGREE IBJJF-CERTIFIED BLACK BELT
NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
– 2018 IBJJF Pan Am Silver Medalist
– 2016 IBJJF Pan Am Bronze Medalist
– Undefeated Fight 2 Win Pro record – 4-0
– 2-1 record in Amateur Mixed Martial Arts with Fury FC
– Multiple time UFC Cornerman
– 2017 IBJJF Houston International Open – Weight and Absolute Champion
– 2015 IBJJF Austin International Open – Weight and Absolute Champion
– 2015 IBJJF Dallas International Open – Gi and Nogi Weight Champion
– 2018 IBJJF Houston International Open – Gi Weight Champion
– 2018 IBJJF Austin International Open – Gi Weight Champion
– 2014 Fight 2 Win Summer Class – Gi Weight Champion
– 2014 Fight 2 Win Tournament of Champions – Gi Weight Champion
– Five Grappling Texas 2 Tournament – Gi Weight Champion
– Copa Carlos Gracie Sr. Tournament – Gi Weight Champion
– Various podium appearances at multiple other IBJJF Opens
