Richard Giberson

Gracie Jiu Jitsu Black Belt

Richard Giberson is a second degree black belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.  He became involved in martial arts training in 1975.  In 1999 he began training in Jiu-Jitsu.  

Richard wrestled in college, received a black belt in Judo and Hapkido.  He began Jiu-Jitsu because he was interested in exploring the differences from the other martial arts he enjoyed.   He's taught and trained seminars in Austin, San Antonio, San Marcos, Georgia, California and Hawaii.

• Wrestling coach at Texas State University 1978-1981
• Taught Industrial Technology at  Texas State University 1979-1982
• Self-Defense seminar instructor for Austin Police Department 2000-2001
• MMA coach for several pro level fighters

Richard feels very privileged to teach, train and learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  He continues to pass along his thoughts, skills and passion for martial arts to his current students.

Ivelin Ivanov

Ivelin Ivanov is a Black Belt belt in Gracie Jiu-jitsu.  He began martial arts in high school when he studied Kyokushin karate for 3 years.  In 2005 he discovered Gracie Jiu-jitsu and has been training in it ever since.
 
Ivelin loves Gracie Jiu-jitsu because it is an ideal combination of workout and meditation, while also being a great team building activity.  In Gracie Jiu-jitsu, he believes strongly that you learn not only practical self-defense, but you also build important life skills, strength of character, and lasting friendships.
 
Ivelin travels frequently and has trained all over the world, including Argentina, Macao, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Bulgaria.  Wherever he is in the world, if there’s an open mat, Ivelin is there!
 
Ivelin is the father of three boys and he loves bringing them to Relson Gracie South Austin where they can be exposed to this supportive and positive environment at an early age.

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Richard Johnson
​GRACIE JIU JITSU
​BROWN BELT
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Rory Roemisch
GRACIE JIU JITSU BROWN BELT