All of our instructors are well refined in their disciplines and thrive while sharing that knowledge and experience with the Modern Warrior Family!
Shane Blevins is a Retired Special Operations Veteran with 20 Years of Service. During his career he also served as the Senior Enlisted Advisor for the US Army S.E.R.E. (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape) Program and co-authored the Army’s first official SERE instructor training manual. Upon retiring he founded Omega Group Consultants and Co-Founded the Modern Warrior Project. Both Companies provide specialized Tactical and Survival Training to Elite US Forces and the Civilian populous.
Jeff is a former Army Airborne Ranger that served in the storied 2nd Ranger Battalion in Ft. Lewis. WA. He is functional fitness, endurance and ultra endurance sport enthusiast. He has competed in marathons, triathlons and multiple ultra-endurance mountain bike races to include the Leadville 100 “Race Across the Sky”, The Big Bear 100, The Vision Quest, and 24 Hours of Laguna Seca. Jeff is also a dedicated Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and submission grappling practitioner earning his black belt under Andrew Eidson (Eidson BJJ / B9) in San Diego in 2016. Jeff truly loves helping others obtain the life changing benefits that he has experienced through Jiu Jitsu. He is supported by his wife Tracie, daughter Bella and son Isaac.
Wandell was introduced to the sport of grappling by joining the East Laurens High School wrestling team located in Dublin, Ga in 1991. After making it into the state competitions his first year of competing, the following year his family moved to Lake Seminole, Ga where there were no grappling sports available to his disappointment. Now a resident of Dothan, AL, many years later Wandell was once again introduced to a different type of grappling in the form of Jiu Jitsu and has become very passionate with the self defense aspect of ground fighting and the teaching of the discipline. Wandell is currently a brown belt under 4S/B9 black belt Jeff Sullivan and has been teaching kids at the beginner and advanced levels, helping mma fighters prepare for upcoming fights and is heavily involved in learning and teaching with the adult programs. One of his greatest joys is teaching students goals and techniques and watching their progression and confidence grow. Wandell is supported by his wife Carol and his two daughters Mikalah and Gracie who are both heavily involved in learning Jiu Jitsu as well.
Andrew is a dedicated student and practitioner of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He earned his brown belt under Jeff Sullivan and continues to advance his knowledge and skills daily. Andrew can be found most days on the mat, coaching students or learning new techniques. Andrew has more than 10 years’ experience in self-defense and enjoys sharing what he’s learned along the way. He is supported by his wife Jamie, daughters Ava and Alexandra
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Jeremy Edgerly our assistant combatives and junior jiu jitsu coach, got his start in athletics at an early age. Being heavily involved with team sports. Initially he found his passion in boxing and wrestling during his youth and high school days. Later when he discovered Brazilian Jiu Jitsu he was hooked. He’s been an active practitioner for over six years. Currently a Purple belt under Jeff Sullivan of Modern Warrior Combatives. He’s both a dedicated student, who believes being better than yesterday, and a passionate coach who enjoys passing his knowledge to those eager to learn. He brings a desire and youthful exuberance to connect with, and encourage our students own growth, and ability.
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