My training and competition experience can be found here.
2008 - 2009 Season - Assistant coaching of Westlake Youth Wrestling program
2007 - 2008 Season - Assistant coaching of Westlake Youth Wrestling program
2006 - 2007 Season - Assistant coaching of Westlake Youth Wrestling program
I am an instructor, referee, and coach.
4/2003 - present, Austin Jiu Jitsu - Self defense instruction, consulting, and training for children, women, and men. Small group and private instruction. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Aikido, self-defense, and other systems are brought together to develop appropriate responses to threats. See http://austinjiujitsu.com.
Read more about coaching qualifications for Austin Jiu-Jitsu coaches.
10/2003 - 2/2004, Vasquez Academy - Renzo Gracie academy. Instructed 90 minute BJJ class once per week.6/2002 - 9/2003, Vandry Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Carlos Machado academy. I assisted teaching children and adult classes.
2/2008 - Referee at Winter Wars 6 in Dallas, TX
2/2007 - Referee at Winter Wars 5 in Dallas, TX
11/2006 - Referee at Ground Control Tournament in Houston, TX
7/2006 - Referee at Battle of H-Town in Houston, TX
3/2006 - Head referee at Spring BJJ Tournament in Dripping Springs, TX
12/2005 - Head referee at Carlson Gracie Challenge in Dripping Springs, TX
10/2004 - Referee at Texas BJJ Competition in Dripping Springs, TX
4/2004 - Referee at Smack-Down in H-Town, Houston, TX
8/2007 Ground Fighting for Law Enforcement Officers - for Austin Police Dept
3/2006 Women's Self Defense Seminar - for the Rollingwood Women's Club
4/2005 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Krav Maga Students - For a local Krav Maga studio.
11/2003 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Tae Kwon Do Students - A local Tae Kwon Do school came to my gym for a seminar.
3/2002 - present, For children and adult divisions, I am "in the corner" for my team members when they fight. My voice tends to be heard above the noise and pandemonium, I've been told! :) This kind of support for the team makes a big difference. Fighting in competition can be a lonely experience. You, and you alone can win or lose. Your training alone will either prove itself or it will fail you. With a solid coach in the corner, you get level-headed advice, intelligence on the physical and emotional state of the opponent, and critical information on the scoring and time left in the match.
Beginner-level children's mixed martial arts instruction. This transformed into Austin Jiu-Jitsu.
Private instruction for friends and clients. This transformed into Austin Jiu-Jitsu.
Approximately 3 hours per week of intermediate-level adult instruction.
Approximately 3-6 hours per week of beginner and intermediate-level children and adult instruction.
Dave's Gym: Austin Jiu-Jitsu
Dave's instruction schedule.
Dave's training history.
