Meet the Primal Fit Fusion Team

About Professor Chad

Professor Chad is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Professor Danny Richards of The Farm Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a co-owner of Primal Fit Fusion. With over a decade of dedicated training and coaching experience, he brings a deep well of technical knowledge, discipline, and leadership to the academy.

His martial arts journey spans multiple respected programs, where he has trained and coached both adult and youth practitioners, shaping a teaching philosophy rooted in precision, strategy, mental toughness, and adaptability. Having developed under several high-level instructors, Professor Chad’s approach reflects a rare blend of fundamentals, pressure-tested technique, and the ability to tailor instruction to each student’s goals and learning style.

Throughout his career, Professor Chad has held coaching and leadership roles at prominent academies including Waza Jiu Jitsu, DCO MMA, and New Era, while continuing his advanced training under Professor Danny Richards. This diverse lineage has allowed him to refine a system that balances structure with creativity, discipline with approachability, and intensity with long-term sustainability.

At Primal Fit Fusion, Professor Chad’s mission is to build more than skilled grapplers — he is committed to developing confident, resilient individuals through the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Whether guiding a beginner onto the mats for the first time or preparing experienced students for higher-level goals, his focus remains on cultivating skill, respect, accountability, and a true primal mindset.

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Coaching & Training Background

• 2008 – 2011: Fusebox Sambo — Training under Michael Sullivan

• 2011 – 2016: 303 Training Center — Training and coaching adult and youth classes under Professor Tony Basilie

• 2016 – 2018: Waza Jiu Jitsu — Training and adult coaching under Professor Howie Spratt

• 2018 – 2022: DCO MMA — Head Coach alongside Professor Steve Paprocki; continued training under Professor Danny Richards at The Farm Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

• 2022 – 2025: New Era — Coaching fundamentals for adults and kids under Professor Matt Sierra; ongoing training under Professor Danny Richards

About Coach Tim

Coach Tim has been actively involved in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since 2010, dedicating more than a decade to developing his technique, discipline, and understanding of the art. He began his Jiu Jitsu journey at 303 Training Center, where he trained from white belt through purple belt, building a strong foundation in fundamentals, positional awareness, and strategic grappling.

In 2017, Coach Tim was promoted to Purple Belt, marking a significant milestone in his competitive and technical development. During his time at 303, he both competed and coached, gaining valuable experience on and off the mats while sharpening his ability to communicate technique clearly and effectively.

Coach Tim has competed in multiple recognized tournaments, including NAGA, Fight2Win, Revgear, and Submission-Only events, giving him firsthand experience in applying Jiu Jitsu under pressure and in real competitive scenarios.

In 2019, Coach Tim stepped away from training following a bike accident, taking time to recover and rehabilitate. After returning to consistent training, he rejoined Professor Chad and Professor Danny in January 2025, recommitting himself fully to his development and coaching journey.

In August 2025, Coach Tim was promoted to Brown Belt under Professor Chad, recognizing his technical growth, consistency, and contribution to the academy.

Known for his easy-going, humorous approach, strong technical focus, and genuine passion for helping students improve, Coach Tim brings a steady and supportive energy to Primal Fit Fusion. His coaching emphasizes fundamentals, strategy, and practical application, ensuring students build confidence, skill, and the ability to apply Jiu Jitsu effectively in real situations.

As part of the Primal Fit Fusion coaching team, Coach Tim is committed to guiding students through every stage of their journey—helping them grow into stronger, smarter, and more resilient martial artists.

Primal Fit Fusion Jiu Jitsu are proud to fall under & be affiliated with Professor Danny Richard’s of “The farm Brazilian Jiu Jitsu”, based in Greeley. Professor 4th* Danny has an impressive history and boasts over 24 years of experience in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Rolls Gracie > Romero Cavalcanti > Otavio Couto > Danny Richards

Head Instructor and Founder of The Farm Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Coaching experience in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, mixed martial arts, wrestling, Muay Thai and Boxing. 

18 years experience conducting seminars and clinics throughout the country

Coach of UFC, RFA and Bellator professional to amateur level fighters

20 years experience in Boxing and Muay Thai

Coach of IBJJF Brazilian Jiu Jitsu world and Pan American Champions

Experienced with women’s self defense, law enforcement training and street fighting tactics

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blackbelt 4th Degree under the late Octavio “Ratinho” Couto

24 years experience in Brazilian Jiu JItsu

IBJJF Recognized Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blackbelt

2018 IBJJF Denver Open Adult Blackbelt 2nd Place

2017 IBJJF Pan American Competitor

2017 IBJJF New York Spring International open Adult Blackbelt 3rd Place

2017 IBJJF Dallas Spring International open Adult Blackbelt 2nd Place

IBJJF World Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitor 2007-23

IBJJF Pan American Brazilian Jiu Jitsu purple belt 1st place 2007

2X Grapplers Quest NoGi Advanced and Pro Division Champion 2004-07

2X Grapplers Quest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Champion Blue, Purple 2004-07

3X RMBJJF State Champion White, Blue, Purple 2004-07

4X Fight to win NoGi Champion 2004-07

1-0 Fight to win pro show record

10-2 mixed martial arts record 2004-07

22 years experience in Wrestling

National and Colorado State Titles in Greco Roman Wrestling

Multiple titles folk style and Freestyle Wrestling

About Coach Samantha

Coach Samantha is an Elite Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach, certified in Personal Training, Bodybuilding, Strength & Conditioning, and Nutrition Coaching through ISSA. With years of hands-on experience coaching a wide range of clients — from everyday beginners to competitive athletes — she has developed a results-driven approach that blends strength, mobility, mindset, and performance.

As co-owner of Primal Fit Fusion, Samantha’s role extends beyond personal training. Having been closely involved in the academy throughout Professor Chad’s progression from purple belt through brown and ultimately to black belt, she has developed a solid, practical understanding of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, its training demands, and the discipline required for long-term growth. This proximity has given her unique insight into how strength training, conditioning, recovery, and nutrition directly support success on the mats.

Her presence at Primal Fit Fusion creates a powerful fusion within the academy — offering students the opportunity to not only grow in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, but to elevate their fitness, physique, and overall health in a way that complements their training. Coach Samantha is passionate about building warriors in every sense — physically, mentally, and emotionally.

She offers both in-person and online coaching, guiding students to develop strength, discipline, resilience, and an unbreakable mindset. Her philosophy is simple:

“A true warrior must master skill, embody strength, and cultivate a disciplined mind.”

🥋 Coach Jake — Wrestling Roots, Jiu-Jitsu Precision

Coach Jake brings a rare and powerful blend of lifelong grappling experience, high-level competition, and technical coaching to the Primal Fit Fusion team.

Jake has been grappling since the age of 4, building a deep foundation in combat sports that spans decades. His journey took him through competitive wrestling in high school, where he wrestled from sophomore through senior year and qualified to compete at the state level in his senior year—a testament to his discipline, toughness, and skill on the mat.

He has since carried that competitive mindset into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, earning his purple beltand competing in professional and high-level events including Fight Win and CJJ (Combat Jiu-Jitsu Championships). His experience in both rule sets gives him a unique, real-world understanding of how grappling works under pressure—whether strikes are involved or not.

What truly sets Coach Jake apart is how he has seamlessly integrated his wrestling into his Jiu-Jitsu game. His style emphasizes:

• Strong takedowns and positional control

• Heavy top pressure and smart transitions

• Practical, competition-proven grappling

• Fundamentals that work for beginners and advanced students alike

As Primal Fit Fusion’s Wrestling Coach, Jake focuses on building athletes who are:

• Confident in takedowns and scrambles

• Technically sound on the ground

• Physically strong and mentally tough

• Capable of applying grappling in sport, self-defense, and competition

Coach Jake’s coaching style is clear, structured, and motivating—he meets students where they are and pushes them to become stronger, sharper, and more complete grapplers.

At Primal Fit Fusion, Coach Jake represents the bridge between wrestling intensity and Jiu-Jitsu precision—and he’s here to help you build real, functional skill on the mats.