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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.

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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

Professor Joel started training in 2012 for a combination of reasons. After beginning his career in 2008 and satisfying all the things he thought would bring him happiness he still felt there was more to do and experience beyond just starting a family and climbing the corporate ladder. “Surely life isn’t just working Monday through Friday and having a bit of leisure on the weekend,” he thought. He wanted to be healthier, learn something useful, and find something more productive to do with his free time. To satisfy these goals he started training Jiu-Jitsu. After years of training, competing, instructing, and even fighting MMA he’s now opted to put on yet another hat and start his own team in his backyard of the central Woodlands.

COACH EDUARDO

professional MMA Fighter with many years of striking experience under the guidance of world class coaches

Kickboxing for ages 7 and up. Refer to schedule for days and times. Using a variety of solo and partner drills, combination drilling & exchanges, and controlled sparring we’ll equip our students to better protect themselves while learning a fun sport. Our program will be led by Coach Eduardo Tejada, a professional MMA Fighter with many years of striking experience under the guidance of world class coaches. He’s looking forward to bringing all his knowledge and experience to the kids, teens, and adults at Gracie Barra Research Forest to help you develop striking skills and improve your fitness