Jamie was born in Rochester, NY, and grew up in the village of Honeyoye Falls, NY. At age 5, he began participating in many sports, including wrestling, baseball, basketball, water polo, and cross country running. As he grew older, his main focus was football. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1998, where he was introduced to Jiu Jitsu, and never looked back.

Michael was born and raised in San Antonio,TX. He began training MMA with Jamie in 2009 at Texas Powerhouse and has been training Jiu Jitsu, MMA, and Muay Thai ever since. Michael's true passions are music and introducing people to Jiu Jitsu.

Robert Brice was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. He began training with Jamie at Texas Powerhouse in 2006 and received his black belt in Jiu Jitsu from Jamie in 2018.

Ernest was born and raised in San Antonio, TX. He began training MMA with Jamie in 2007 at Texas Powerhouse, and has fought in both amateur and professional shows. Ernest received his Black Belt in 2022. When not working or training, Ernest enjoys time with his wife and children, and spending time outdoors.

Jason grew up in Idaho where he wrestled and trained MMA casually. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served 4 years active duty. He then served 6yrs with the U.S. Army National Guard. For the past 13 yrs, Jason has lived in San Antonio with his wife and four daughters. His focus is now on jiu jitsu and his family.

RB was born in El Paso and grew up in Vado, NM. He is a 20yr U.S. Army retired veteran who has been training Jiu Jitsu since 2017. With a degree in education, he serves as an educator in our local schools. RB has been married for 26 yrs, with two boys who also train jiu jitsu, both of whom are blue belts. With family members who are part of the Autism and Down Syndrome communities, RB is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of their abilities, feels welcomed, respected, and valued.