Head Instructor – Stephen “Hondo” Roberts

Coach Hondo has been training, teaching and competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 1997. He also has several years of Aikido and Muay Thai. He began his Jiu-Jitsu journey at the legendary Ralph Gracie Academy in San Francisco. Because of moving to Japan and Med School, he has trained with several Amazing Jiu-Jitsu instructors. On Jan 1st, 2020, he retired from practicing emergency medicine after 28 years.  Now more than ever you can find him at the academy teaching and training Jiu-Jitsu. The Academy is Coach Hondo’s happy place. Coach Hondo believes every person that puts on a Jiu-Jitsu Gi becomes a better person inside and out.

Assistant Instructors

Coach Lee – Jiu-Jitsu

Lee walked in the door when Jiu-Jitsu USA opened and everytime the door was open he was on the mat from that day on. He has a global martial arts background that is diverse and focuses on the fundamentals to achieve their most significant potential. Coach Lee has spent endless time focusing on details and is the most technical instructor at Jiu-Jitsu USA.