Military BJJ - Community

(Founder, Logistics Director)

Jonathan Florendo is an U.S. Air Force Veteran who served his country for 8 years. 

Jon is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt who has been training Jiu Jitsu for 12 years.  He received his black belt under Professor Eric Acha who is a Jean Jacques Machado Blackbelt.

After his military service Jon continued to serve his community as a professorial firefighter and has been doing so for over 14 years.

Jon coaches at Peninsula Self Defense in California and works diligently to spread the word about the endless benefits Jiu Jitsu has for service members and Veterans.

Frank Concolino Jr. is a Combat Veteran who served in the U.S. Navy for twelve years. He started his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu journey with Gustavo "Guga" Machado in 2008 in Virgina Beach during his final tour.  After separating from the Navy he moved back to New York and trained under Alexander " Soca " Freitas where he earned his Purple and Brown Belt.

Frank's path sent him to the place of his childhood upbringing, Staten Island, N.Y. where he worked and he received his Blackbelt in 2019 as well as Professor stripes/1st degree in December of 2022 under Professor Mike Codella.

Frank has been blessed to train and compete in Brazil and other South American countries throughout his Jiu Jitsu journey, learning from Legends of the Art such as Roberto (Gordo) Correa de Lima, Dennis Asche, Sylvio Behring and many other well respected Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Masters.

Frank is very passionate about sharing all the lessons he has learned about the Art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  Lessons that are priceless.  His mission is not only to share these lessons with the military but with all warriors of the light.

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