Our Instructors

Grove City Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is committed to your training and safety, with knowledgable coaches, we strive to provide you some of the best training in and around the greater Columbus area.

These three are the lead instructors at GCBJJ:

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Dave Freetage:

3rd Degree Black belt and owner of Grove City Brazilian Jiu jitsu

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Tim Davis:

2nd Degree Black Belt Coach at Grove City Brazilian Jiu jitsu

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Brett Boggs:

Black Belt Coach at Grove City Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Additional Instructors:

Michael Arrieta - Black Belt

Wendy Kuhn - Black Belt 

Dave Emmons - Black Belt

Zak Edwards - Black Belt 

Amanda Purdin - Brown Belt 

Karlie Jones - Brown Belt

Josiah Harrell - Brown Belt

Justin Sexton - Brown Belt

Nathan Miller - Brown Belt

Danielle Sabatino - Brown Belt

Mike Stone - Purple Belt

Black Belts from GCBJJ:

Dave Freetage - (2012)

Tim Davis - (2016)

Doug Jones - (2017)

Pat Vehr - (2019)

Brett Boggs - (2020)

Donnie Worthington - (2021)

Jeff Garcia - (2021)

Michael Arrieta - (2023)

Wendy Kuhn - (2023)

Zak Edwards - (2025)

David Emmons - (2025)

GCBJJ would not be the gym it is without such a strong foundation. On top of our seasoned Black Belt coaches, we have a large staff that helps with classes day in and day out. Below is a list of our additional coaches and their ranks.