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Busy BJJ Instructors

Busy BJJ has a team of very qualified instructors. Please take a moment to read their bios and get to know them a little.

Professor Mario "Busy" Correa

Head Instructor

 

          Professor Mario Correa was born in Rio de Janiero, the birthplace of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mario began his training under world-class competitors and instructors Roberto "Gordo" Correa and Vinicius "Draculino" Magalhaes. Soon after he began training with instructors from the famed Gracie Barra Academy and joined their main academy in 2002.

          In Brazil, Professor Marcio Feitosa and Master Carlos Gracie Jr. were responsible for awarding Mario his brown and black belts, respectively. Mario's competitive accomplishments include winning the first Brazilian National Championships in 1993, a bronze medal in the 1999 Brazilian National Championships, a silver medal in the 2004 Brazilian National Championships and winning the BJJ Pan-Am Championships in 2008.

Professor Larry Schnaare

BJJ Instructor

 

          Professor Larry began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) while in the Marine Corps, stationed at Camp Pendleton, in 2001. After finishing active duty, Larry moved home to Illinois and began training at Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy, a Royce Gracie school located in Paducah, KY. Larry received his blue belt from Royce, himself, and his purple belt from Rodrigo Gracie.

          In May, 2008, Larry relocated to Denver and continued his training under Professor Mario Correa, receiving his brown belt in 2008 and his black belt in 2011. In addition to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Larry also trains Muay Thai under UFC veteran and former World Muay Thai Champion Duane "Bang" Ludwig.

Professor Ryan Walden

SolFlo Head Instructor

 

        Professor Ryan Walden began his pursuit of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at CBJJ, a Rigan Machado School. He began competing as a white belt and continued through his purple belt medaling at every competition. While holding a brown belt backed with 5 years of Muay Thai training he tested his skills inside of the cage as a professional mixed martial artist. After almost a decade of dedication to Jiu Jitsu he earned the rank of Black Belt under Professor Mario Busy Correa. Professor Busy Continues to mentor Ryan at SolFlo.

Professor Duane Kibbee

BJJ Instructor

 

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Professor Larry Sarjeant

BJJ Instructor

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Professor Colin Daddato

BJJ Instructor

 

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Professor Jesus "Chuy" Valle

BJJ Instructor

 

          Coach Chuy has been training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since March of 2012 under Busy BJJ's Professor Correa.  He started his Jiu -Jitsu journey because it teaches mind-body awareness in relation to training with an opponent, it promotes persistence and grit, and it gets you to face your fears.
          Outside of the mat, Professor Chuy is currently pursuing his early childhood education degree at University of Northern Colorado.  He is originally from Chihuahua, Mexico.  He enjoys his free time with his nieces and nephews, friends, and traveling.

Professor Ian Starr

BJJ Instructor

 

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Professor Jeremy Osheim

BJJ Instructor

 

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