owner and head instructor

coach JOShua ADAMS

Qualifications:

black belt under inverted gear academy founders nelson puentes and hillary witt

15+ YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE IN VARIOUS MARTIAL ARTS

Seasoned AND ACTIVE JIU-JITSU Competitor (IBJJF worlds, ADCC Trials, F2W, Finishers Sub Only and more)

FORMER AMATEUR MMA FIGHTER

STRONGMAN/POWERLIFTING COMPETITOR AND COACH (PA STRONGEST MAN 2022)

ISSA Certified Personal Trainer AT TOTEM TRAINING

practical self defense and combat readiness training as a united states marine corps.

ACTIVE GA POST CERTIFIED BJJ INSTRUCTOR

(video of usmc mcmaps training.)

JoshUA Adams, is an active competitor and enthusiast with over 15 years of combined martial arts experience.

As a Marine Corps combat veteran, certified personal trainer, active strongman/powerlifting competitor, and JIU-JITSU black belt - Josh brings an advanced and DYNAMIC level of EXPERIENCE to the JIU-JITSU community of middle georgia. With a notable competition history, including IBJJF Worlds, finishers sub only, f2w, and ADCC Trials, Coach Josh offers insights into various rulesets and environments, preparing students for success on any stage: local, national, or everyday life.

His approach transcends winning bouts; it's about instilling resilience, respect, and tactical intelligence. Coach Josh connects with students, understanding their needs and guiding them to unlock their potential. Classes at B-52 are more than training sessions; they are a time for you to channel the frustrations of daily life into exploration experiences of the mind and body, pushing you out of your comfort zone and into a season of self-growth, surrounded by a team who will support you on and off the mats.

For those seeking an environment where discipline            meets passion, b52 JIU-JITSU Academy is the place to be.

THE FAM

At B-52 Jiu-Jitsu Academy, we proudly embrace our identity as a family-owned and family-first business. Our commitment goes beyond martial arts – WE WANT TO foSTER an experience where family is not just a part of OUr business; it's at the heart of everything we do AND THE FOUNDATION OF OUR ACADEMY.

CAROLINE ADAMS -

ENROLLMENT COORDINATOR AND OPERATIONS MANAGER

(OFTEN BEHIND THE SCENES OR baby wrangling)

FENIX ADAMS -

B52 CHEERLEADER AND mat enforcer

(OBSERVER AND BIG FAN)