Instructors

Pete Shoemaker

Owner and Head Instructor

Pete began training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2006 after attending Ursinus College where he was a member of the wrestling team. He received his Black Belt in 2014 from Rob Scheier, the founder of the Precision Team.

Pete has competed extensively throughout the country and brings the spirit of competition into the atmosphere of the gym. Here are a few of his accolades:

Fight To Win: Lightweight Number 1 Contender and multiple fight winner, IBJJF No-gi Pan Am Black Belt Master Silver Medalist, several time NAGA and Grappler’s Quest Champion, IBJJF No-Gi Worlds Brown Belt 3rd, IBJJF Nationals Brown Belt 2nd, West Coast ADCC Trials runner up.

Spencer Phillips

Head Instructor Kids Program

Spencer has a background in wrestling and has been running our kids program since 2018.

Ryan Jakovac

Head Instructor Morning Program

Ryan earned his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Pete in 2019 and teaches Monday and Friday mornings. He has a wealth of experience in martial arts and has been a great addition to our team.