Lance Trippett, BJJ and MMA Instructor

Lance Trippett

Lance began studying Martial Arts 15 years ago in Aspen, CO under Jim Dohan, a multiple Black Belt in Small Circle Jiu Jitsu and American Kenpo Karate. During his stay in CO, he received his Black Belt in American Kenpo and worked doing security for many night clubs and private companies in the Aspen area. After receiving his Black Belt, Lance went on to teach many defensive tactics seminars around Colorado to different law enforcement and military agencies including the Boulder Police Department, Denver Sheriff’s Department and at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. He had his MMA debut in 2000 in Durango, CO and went on to have an undefeated professional record of 3 – 0. Lance also worked with Judo Black Belts Don Martinez and Chris Blanton in preparation for his MMA fights and before moving back to Maryland in 2004. He currently trains in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Third Degree Black Belt Vicente Junior and received his Black Belt on December 1, 2012. Lance’s training and achievements in BJJ are ongoing with multiple NAGA and US Grappling advanced and purple belt gold medals along with two Pan American International metals, a silver in 2008 and a bronze in 2010.