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Our Staff

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Our Dream Team

“We work to empower all students – regardless of age, race, or gender – to walk with confidence as they face the world outside these walls.”

Renzo Gracie Clarksville strives to create a safe and positive atmosphere where students, regardless of their age or gender, will increase not only their ability to defend themselves but also their ability to focus, their self-confidence & self-discipline, and overall fitness resulting in a healthier spirit, mind and body.

To accomplish this mission we’ve put together a carefully crafted team of highly trained individuals to assist you in navigating every aspect of your experience with Renzo Gracie Clarksville.

Our BJJ Staff

Professor James Hoskins; Owner & Program Director

James Hoskins

Owner, Program Director, Black Belt BJJ Professor

Zee Durham

Black Belt BJJ Professor | Tactical Specialist

C.J. Garza

Black Belt BJJ Professor

Valentino Briones

Black Belt BJJ Instructor

Jason Williams

Brown Belt BJJ Instructor

Harry Guest

Brown Belt BJJ Instructor

Brinna Lavelle

Black Belt Judo Sensei | Brown Belt BJJ Instructor

Jerry McCoy, Jr.

Brown Belt BJJ Instructor

Luke Backes

BJJ Brown Belt BJJ Instructor | Competition Coach

Luke Backes is a brown belt and the Renzo Gracie Clarksville Competition Coach.

BJJ Purple Belt Instructor Jon Jasper

Jon Jasper

Purple Belt BJJ Instructor

Duvien Garcia

Client Services Administrator & Purple Belt BJJ Instructor

Our Judo Staff

David Lavelle

Head Judo Sensei

Brinna Lavelle

Black Belt Judo Sensei | Brown Belt BJJ Instructor

Charlene Sekiya

Black Belt Judo Sensei | Blue Belt BJJ

Our Striking Staff

Duane Edwards

Head Boxing Instructor

Will Calhoun

Boxing and Muay Thai Coach

DJ Nicoleau

Boxing Coach

Our Wrestling Staff

T. J. Santiago

Wrestling Instructor

Our Fitness Staff

AJ Carter, Jr.

Fitness Coach & Personal Trainer | Assistant Judo Coach

Our Administrative & Support Staff

Professor James Hoskins; Owner & Program Director

James Hoskins

Owner, Program Director, Black Belt BJJ Professor

Lynda LaBelle

Marketing & Sales Director

Duvien Garcia

Client Services Administrator & Purple Belt BJJ Instructor

Jada Hoskins

Digital Content Creator

Jonathan Williams

Customer Relationship Representative