Proffessor Jesse is the owner and Professor at Gracie Barra Chantilly and one of the driving forces behind its high-performance training culture.

He is a 16-year United States Marine Corps veteran with four combat deployments (OIF I, II, III, and OEF), and he brings that same leadership, structure, and intensity into everything he teaches.

Professor Jesse’s coaching philosophy is simple: fundamentals first, standards always. Whether he’s working with kids building confidence or adults training for self-defense or competition,

He emphasizes technical mastery, physical preparedness, and the mindset to stay composed under pressure. His goal is to develop students who are not only skilled in Jiu-Jitsu, but disciplined, resilient, and capable—on the mats and in life.