Professor Dan

Professor Dan began martial arts training in 1984 within the UFAF Chuck Norris system, where he earned a 1st-degree Black Belt. Professor Dan expanded martial expertise by achieving a 3rd-degree Black Belt in Matsuno Ryu Jiu-Jitsu in 1997 and a 2nd-degree Black Belt in Hiraido MMA in 2010.

The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey began in 1992 with the renowned Machado Brothers, where Professor Dan was awarded a Blue Belt in 1993. Further progression in BJJ saw him achieve a Purple Belt under Pedro Sauer in 1997, a Brown Belt under Charles Allen in 2002, and ultimately the coveted Black Belt under Pallaton BJJ in 2022.

With nearly four decades of experience across multiple disciplines, Professor Dan continues to embody the dedication and versatility of a true martial artist.