Brinna boasts 23 years of martial arts experience, holding a black belt in Judo and a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Her illustrious career in Judo includes titles such as 15-time Tennessee State Judo Champion, 2-time Collegiate All-American, 2-time Junior National Champion, and Senior National Champion (2021). She was recognized as the United States Judo Association’s Outstanding Female Competitor in 2021 and was ranked #2 in the U.S. for the 52kg division for three consecutive years. Most recently, Brinna earned a 3rd place finish at the 2024 U.S. Judo Open, competing against 10 U.S. and international competitors in her division.

During her collegiate years, Brinna represented the U.S. on the national collegiate judo team, competing in prestigious events such as the FISU America Games (2018) and the Collegiate World University Games (2019). She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Austin Peay State University and recently achieved her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University.

Terrence “T.J.” Santiago brings an impressive breadth of experience and a deep passion for combat sports to his role as Head Coach of the Renzo Gracie Screaming Eagles Wrestling Club. Originally from Ellenville, New York, T.J. has dedicated his life to martial arts, wrestling, and coaching, all while balancing the joys of fatherhood with two wonderful children.

T.J.’s journey in combat sports began during his service in the U.S. Army, where he excelled both on active duty and in the reserves. His diverse background includes a black belt in Taekwondo, competing as an amateur boxer, wrestling at regional and state levels, specializing in military combatives, and currently training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

As a coach, T.J. has made a lasting impact by sharing his expertise and passion for wrestling. Through his work with the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), he has guided athletes to success at local, regional, and state competitions.