PROFESSOR JUSTIN WOOD
Jiu Jitsu Youth and Judo Program Director
Professor Justin Wood earned his black belt from Professor Alan Shebaro in 2019 and is currently ranked as a Second degree Black Belt under Professor Alex Martins. Justin is also a Shodan (Judo Black Belt) under the guidance of Ken Scialo, Ken Patteson, and Russ Hogan.
Justin is originally from Amarillo; he moved to McKinney after graduating from college. Justin holds a Bachelor’s degree from UNT. He began his lifelong obsession with combat sports while wrestling as a kid.
In addition to jiu jitsu, he has experience coaching karate, boxing, and judo. He has been training in various martial arts for over 18 years. Justin also holds a black belt in freestyle karate. Justin has also trained extensively in kickboxing and MMA.
Justin has a passion for working with kids. His aim is to get every student to perform at the highest of their abilities. Outside of coaching our kids class, Justin works with local at-risk youth and families.
Some of his notable Jiu Jitsu Competitions include:
2025 Jiu Jitsu Elevate Sub Series (210lbs) Black Belt Superfight - Victory
2024 Nagase Cup brown belt +100kg (gold)
2024 Nagase Cup brown belt -100kg (gold)
2024 Spring Slam Sr. Elite +100kg (silver)
2023 NTX Summer Slam Sr. Elite -100kg (gold)
2022 Presidents Cup M1 81kg (silver)
2022 Becera Judo Challenge Sr. Elite 81kg (silver)
2022 USA Judo National Championships brown belt open weight (gold)
2022 Spring Slam M1 90kg (gold)
2022 Spring Slam Sr. Elite 81kg (gold)
2021 USA Judo #1 Ranked Athlete for Masters 1-90k Division
2021 USA Judo Presidents Cup Novice 90kg (bronze)
2021 USA Judo Presidents Cup brown belt 90kg (silver)
2021 USA Judo Presidents Cup M1 90kg (gold)
2021 Nagase Cup M1 novice 90kg (gold)
2021 Nagase Cup M1 - 90kg (gold)
2021 USA Judo National Championships novice 90kg (bronze)
2020 grappling industries ft worth masters absolute (gold)
2018 Fight to Win competitor X 2
2015 Newbreed Dallas no-gi light heavyweight intermediate (gold)