Instructors

First Degree Black Belt under 4th degree Professor Rodrigo Cabral.
175lb Sub FC/Submission Hunter Pro Black Belt Champion, EBI Combat Jiu Jitsu Worlds, Fight2Win Pro, Submission Underground, Third Coast Grappling Onnit Invitational/F2W Fight of the Nights x3.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu changed my life when I started training at 14 and have seen it change the lives of many others as well. Teaching and helping people become the best version of themselves is my passion, there’s no better feeling than seeing the improvement in our students. Being a part of a tight-knit team that looks to help everyone and wants the best for your success makes the Virtue BJJ Family special. We are centered around family but also we also have the best competitors in the area train at our facility.

Born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, and after completing college, I relocated to Temple, Tx in 2015. After watching Marcelo Garcia’s victory over Ricco Rodriguez via heel hook in ADCC my fascination with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was ignited. Fueled by my new found passion for BJJ I went in search for a school to further pursue my interests in the sport. I was connected with Professors Justin and Jeff at a local gym where they frequently trained, coached and build life long friendships. As a training partner and Instructor I am dedicated to guiding others in their personal and athletic growth both within and beyond the gym. September 2023 I was awarded my black belt under the guidance of First Degree black belt Justin Renick and Fourth Degree black belt Rodrigo Cabral.

I started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu on 01/18/2018 and am now a Purple belt under Professor Justin Renick. My journey started with weight loss but soon the mats became my second home. After a few short weeks the weight was melting off and within 9 months I was down 48lbs. After a couple of years of training, I was featured in the Jiu Jitsu Times for my remarkable weight loss. Being able to share this passion with my husband who also trains is truly amazing. I’ll tell any and everyone all about Jiu Jitsu and how it can change people’s lives for the better and help them through life’s challenges. I love coaching the kids’ classes as well as the Ladies only class and enjoy breaking down the techniques for each individual student to fit their needs. I’m very passionate about introducing girls/women to the art of Jiu Jitsu.

My family moved to Texas from Washington in April 2021 and I’ve been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu full-time since we moved here. I’m a Purple belt under Professor Justin Renick and I love to compete. I’m a 2X ADCC Open intermediate Champion and 2X Main Character 3v3 Team Champion. I teach the Saturday noon classes as well as kids and some adult classes. Teaching is super fun, especially seeing and being involved in the progression of the students is a great feeling. I enjoy training with my dad who is also a Purple belt in Jiu Jitsu.

I teach wrestling classes on the weekends at Virtue and am also a blue belt in Jiu Jitsu under Professor Justin Renick. I wrestled in High School having 121 career wins and continued wrestling division 2 at Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, North Carolina. In total I have 9 years of competitive wrestling experience. Some of my accolades are 2x State Qualifier for NC State Championship, 5th place at NC State Championship, 3rd place at NC Greco State Championship, and 4A Dual State Championship. I have a passion for passing on my knowledge to children and adults through wrestling.