Instructors
Patrick Hall
1st Degree Black Belt in BJJ & Brown Belt (Ikkyu) in Judo
Patrick began training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2007 and received his Black Belt from Professor Finnie McMahon in August, 2019. Upon moving to Lander, Patrick began training Judo under Sensei Marcio Paes Barreto and received his Ikkyu rank in June, 2022. Patrick also has experience training Muay Thai kickboxing and Mixed Martial Arts. For his day job, Patrick is an educator for a local school district.
Jonathan rensch
Black Belt in BJJ
Travis Slagowski
BJJ Purple Belt & Judo Green Belt
Travis began training Jiu Jitsu at Wind River Dojo in 2019. He was a wrestler for 15 years prior to beginning Jiu Jitsu. He earned his Purple Belt in April of 2022 and is currently a Green Belt in Judo. For his day job, Travis is a clinical Mental Health therapist.
uri Shelby
BJJ Blue Belt & Judo Yellow Belt
Uri has been training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo since 2017 under Patrick Hall and Marcio Paes Barreto at Wind River Dojo. Uri has been teaching kids classes since 2022. For his day job, Uri is a civil engineer.
Chris KearnS
BJJ Blue Belt & Judo Yellow Belt
Chris has been training at Wind River Dojo since 2017 and comes to us with 16 years experience as a law enforcement defensive tactics instructor. Chris has retired from law enforcement and currently works as a third-grade teacher at a local elementary school. Chris is also an NASM-certified Youth Exercise Specialist.
Dominick Sapien
BJJ Blue Belt & Judo Yellow Belt
Dominick has been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo since 2021. Prior to joining Wind River Dojo, Dominick wrestled for 6 years and is currently an assistant coach for a local wrestling program. For his day job, Dominick is a full time paramedic for the county.