Professor Cliff Stewart
Coach Cliff began his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey in 2006 at Easton Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Boulder, Colorado, where he trained for four years and earned his blue belt. After relocating to New Jersey, he continued his training for eight years at Gracie Humaita New Jersey under Professor David Adiv, receiving his black belt in 2017.
As a blue and purple belt, Coach Cliff actively competed throughout the New York and New Jersey area, earning several podium finishes at NAGA and Grapplers Quest tournaments. Since returning to Oklahoma in 2019, he has remained committed to the continual growth of his Jiu-Jitsu, training with Carlos Machado black belts at Raptor Jiu-Jitsu in Edmond, Oklahoma.
A lifelong athlete, Coach Cliff brings decades of coaching and competitive experience to the mats. Before dedicating himself to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, he was a highly ranked USTA tennis player, capturing numerous junior and open level titles in the Intermountain region. At Colorado State University, he served as team captain, played No. 1 singles, and earned All-Western Athletic Conference honors in 1993.
Coach Cliff spent eight years as a professional tennis instructor, coaching players of all ages and skill levels. His extensive background in athletics, competition, and teaching has shaped a coaching philosophy centered on technical excellence, discipline, and helping every student, from beginners to experienced competitors, reach their full potential.
- /Black belt, Gracie Humaita New Jersey, under Professor David Adiv (2017)
- /Blue belt, Easton Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boulder (2006 to 2010)
- /Podium finishes, NAGA and Grapplers Quest
- /Trains with Carlos Machado black belts, Raptor Jiu-Jitsu, Edmond
- /All-Western Athletic Conference, Colorado State University tennis (1993)
- /Eight years as a professional tennis instructor