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Chester River Grappling Club
Coaches
![]() Jacob KirwinA Maryland State Wrestling Champion and three-time Bellator veteran, Jacob is also a Ring of Combat and Valley Fight League champion, a US National Grapplers Quest and NAGA World Champion, and a Pro BJJ Federation Masters 3 World Champion. | ![]() Dave PackieA high school and collegiate wrestler, Dave has trained Jiu-Jitsu since 2012 and earned his black belt in 2021. He teaches both the kids and adult classes. | ![]() Chris YianakkisChris is the current wrestling coach at Kent County High School and holds a purple belt in jiu-jitsu, bringing a sharp eye for fundamentals to every class. |
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![]() Jared BrownJared is a Queen Anne's County Sheriff's Deputy and holds a purple belt in jiu-jitsu, bringing a practical, real-world approach to self-defense on the mats. | ![]() Chris SchauberImage Coming Soon | ![]() Dave KramarDave started jiu jitsu in 2019 with his (then) 5-year old son. He is a purple belt now and helps coach the kids classes and the Wednesday takedowns class. As one of the "old guys" he focuses on slowing the rolls down, and approaches jiu jitsu pragmatically. |
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