Instructors

Alfred “Duke” Koblinsky is a black belt competitor and teacher of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. In addition to his competitive titles and mixed martial arts fights, Duke is a consummate professional at his approach to teaching BJJ. He applies his methodical and technical philosophy to any and all students that are willing to learn. His friendly demeanor and charismatic attitude are contagious as he spreads his passion and love for the martial art that he says, “will change the world”. Duke’s focus is the overall enrichment of each student he encounters with the positive energy that surrounds him and jiu-jitsu.

Monroe has been teaching and competing in Jiu-Jitsu for 10 years. His quiet and pleasing demeanor is his strongest asset. People will understand what martial artists are all about when you meet this "quiet warrior". He welcomes all levels of students and prides himself on the "tough" cases. His patience, knowledge, and genuine love for his art form make him a highly sought after instructor. As the head instructor of the Rumblebee Kids Program Monroe instructs children in the art of jiu jitsu. Focusing on positivity,technique, and FUN Monroe takes martial arts instruction to the next level.

Josh is a Tae Kwon Do black belt and a purple belt in BJJ. Having many TKD and kickboxing fights under his belt Josh is now the Assistant Instructor for the kids program and continues his path to black belt. Trained as a teacher for developmentally disabled teens Josh brings a patient, fun and easy to follow teaching method that focuses on maximum retention for all his students.“ I like to make every kid, not just the athletes understand that learning jiu jitsu will make them better as both a fighter and a person.”

Pat is a purple belt competitor and instructor at Maryland BJJ. Pat’s focus is NOGI techniques, Greco- Roman, and catch wrestling. Pat instructs and oversees Maryland BJJs open mat program.

As well as NAGA grappling tournament championships and international competition experience Tasha is a Certified ACE Personal Trainer and a TRX Suspension Trainer Certified. As the women's class instructor Tasha focuses on bring Jiu Jitsu to women in a fun, positive, and competitive atmosphere. “We are just as good, probably better than the guys because we have to rely on technique because of our size. But we tough it out and show the big boys beauty and brains.” Tasha is a Towson University student majoring in Physical Training.