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Professor Erwin Lopez(Owner/Head Instructor) discovered his interest in martial arts while
participating in American Wrestling. He continued to study in White Dragon Kung Fu where he
became a student instructor and trained under Master Sifu Galligiano. To gain additional
knowledge and skill, Professor Erwin also studied Karate for a period of time. In 1997,
Professor Erwin began a new adventure studying Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) with Professor Mark
Johnson. A few months later Professor Erwin expanded his studies with Professor Amal
Easton, a Renzo Gracie Black Belt. Professor Amal is one of the few Americans to have direct
ties to the famous Gracie Barra in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Since then, Professor Erwin has been
devoted in studying the art and skill of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
AWARDS:
1998 1st Place CKA SLAM Grappling Tournament/ white belt
1999 1st Place CKA SLAM Grappling Tournament/Int white belt
2001 1st Place CKA Ft. Collins Grappling/ Int/avd Lght Wt/blue belt
2001 1st Place CKA Ft. Collins Grappling/ Int/avd/middle wgt. blue belt
2001 Pan-American Bronze medallist
2002 Pancrase Silver Medallist
2002 Pancrase Hybrid Wrestling Award
" Special Achievement Award "
2006 1st Place CKA 5280 Challenge tournament
2006 Colorado State Championships RMBJJF Silver Medalist
2007 Pan Am Silver Medalist
participating in American Wrestling. He continued to study in White Dragon Kung Fu where he
became a student instructor and trained under Master Sifu Galligiano. To gain additional
knowledge and skill, Professor Erwin also studied Karate for a period of time. In 1997,
Professor Erwin began a new adventure studying Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) with Professor Mark
Johnson. A few months later Professor Erwin expanded his studies with Professor Amal
Easton, a Renzo Gracie Black Belt. Professor Amal is one of the few Americans to have direct
ties to the famous Gracie Barra in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Since then, Professor Erwin has been
devoted in studying the art and skill of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
AWARDS:
1998 1st Place CKA SLAM Grappling Tournament/ white belt
1999 1st Place CKA SLAM Grappling Tournament/Int white belt
2001 1st Place CKA Ft. Collins Grappling/ Int/avd Lght Wt/blue belt
2001 1st Place CKA Ft. Collins Grappling/ Int/avd/middle wgt. blue belt
2001 Pan-American Bronze medallist
2002 Pancrase Silver Medallist
2002 Pancrase Hybrid Wrestling Award
" Special Achievement Award "
2006 1st Place CKA 5280 Challenge tournament
2006 Colorado State Championships RMBJJF Silver Medalist
2007 Pan Am Silver Medalist
Coach Joer Lopez (Adult Assistant Instructor) : Information coming soon.
Coach Charles Gaffield-Rosario : Charles started Jiu jitsu in September 2006. He
studied Yoga and became and Instructor in 2008, he is also and English teacher
and it is great to have him as a part of the Tri-Town Jiu Jitsu Instructor Team.
Coach Charles has competed in local tournaments and competitions and the
World Jiu Jitsu Championships.
Awards:
2007 CKA Season Finale advanced division 1st place
2007 Top of the Rockies Silver Medalist
studied Yoga and became and Instructor in 2008, he is also and English teacher
and it is great to have him as a part of the Tri-Town Jiu Jitsu Instructor Team.
Coach Charles has competed in local tournaments and competitions and the
World Jiu Jitsu Championships.
Awards:
2007 CKA Season Finale advanced division 1st place
2007 Top of the Rockies Silver Medalist
