Coaches

Brett is the founder and Head Coach of Daniel Gracie Delco. A 2nd Degree Black Belt under Daniel Gracie, he leads the academy's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program with an emphasis on authentic technique, discipline, confidence, and steady progress for beginners, experienced students, and competitors.

Rich is a Brown Belt under Daniel Gracie and coaches Muay Thai and BJJ Fundamentals at Daniel Gracie Delco. His classes combine clear technical instruction, practical martial arts skills, conditioning, and a supportive environment that helps students build confidence and improve consistently.

Isreal is a Brown Belt under Daniel Gracie who leads the children's curriculum and teaches BJJ Fundamentals at Daniel Gracie Delco. He focuses on age-appropriate instruction, strong technique, discipline, confidence, and a positive environment where kids and adult beginners can develop safely.

Jim is a Black Belt under Daniel Gracie and trained in Muay Thai under the late Ken Perry. With experience competing in amateur MMA and Muay Thai promotions, he teaches both Muay Thai and BJJ at Daniel Gracie Delco, helping students develop technique, conditioning, confidence, and composure.

James is a Daniel Gracie Black Belt who has trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2017. After teaching beginner No-Gi BJJ at Marquez MMA from 2022 to 2024, he received his Black Belt in May 2024. He now teaches beginner No-Gi leg locks at Daniel Gracie Delco.

Kate is a Blue Belt under Brett Linebarger who leads children's classes at Daniel Gracie Delco. A special education teacher for over 20 years and a soccer and baseball coach, she competes regularly in BJJ. Her two sons also train and compete in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Lou is a Kodokan Judo Black Belt and BJJ Brown Belt who teaches BJJ Fundamentals. He began Judo in 2008, competed internationally including at the AMCA, and earned his Black Belt in 2015 under Sensei Donna Smyth. Since 2016, he has trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Thiiago Thomas and shared practical self-defense skills.