Our INSTRUCTORS - staff
OWNER & HEAD INSTRUCTOR
Josh Oldfield is a Brown Belt under Cesar Clavijo (Stillness Academy). Josh, his wife, Ashley, and son, Sawyer, moved to Cornelius in the Fall of 2020. Josh is an avid woodworker, paddler, disc golfer, and shower singer. Josh has a background in church ministry, education, and communications. Josh is also a black belt in dad jokes. Ask him about the "one-armed fisherman." When rolling with Josh, watch out for… pretty much everything.
owner & head instructor
Brian is a Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under John Piper (Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy). He is a father of three, musician, former 8th grade teacher at Clover Middle, boat captain, and LITERAL BREAKDANCER. Brian has an education degree from Winthrop University, is a lifelong martial artist, and has been a longtime asset to the community of Cornelius. Brian likes long walks on the beach and Shaolin Sweeping Purple Belts until they want to cry.
owner & head instructor
Josh Goodman is a Black Belt under John Piper (Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy) You can’t tell from his tie-died rashguards and spats but Josh is a successful Charlotte attorney with a background in family law and victim advocacy. Other than spending time with his wife and 2 boys, Josh loves snowboarding, Marvel, the outdoors, and Charlotte FC. His legal client list is full but if you want to learn some Jiu-Jitsu wizardry…? Better Call Josh.
ryan keith
kids instructor
Ryan Kieth – Purple Belt. Imagine if George Clooney were taller, good at Jiu-Jitsu, and played a dozen musical instruments. Ryan has the patience of a saint when working with kids. Ryan loves his family, photography, and building websites (LIKE THIS ONE!).
Andres (Dre) Robledo
operations
Blue Belt. Dre helps our school in almost every way imaginable. Supporting new and current members, keeping the gym shiny and clean, and dropping dope content on our social media to name just a few. Dre is a great Dad and training partner and probably wears the coolest gear in the gym.