TJ Brownfield
Coach TJ has been training Jiu Jitsu for 11 years and is in his fourth year of instructing Youth, Intro and Advanced BJJ. He started training Jiu Jitsu under Matt Arroyo at Gracie Tampa South, located in Tampa Florida, where he achieved his advancement to Purple Belt. He was invited to do course development and instruct at Gracie Trinity , in Odessa Florida, by fellow GTS alumni, and friend, Kevin Gallagher, where he achieved the rank of Brown Belt. After relocating to the Oregon coast, Coach TJ opened Gracie Myrtle Point to share his love of traditional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. TJ is a competition veteran competing in both local and IBJJF World Title events. He brings a laid back approach to teaching and is mindful of the needs and well being of each individual student. Coach TJ received his Black Belt from Professor Kevin Gallagher on January 17th of 2025.