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Dan Williams, Martial Arts Instructor

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Dan Williams

Dan is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Rickson Gracie Black Belts, Luiz Claudio and Thiago Veiga of the LCCT Combat Team. He started his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu career in 2012 and quickly rose through the ranks due to his dedication and love of technique. Dan is IBJJF Chicago International Champion.

Prior to his Jiu Jitsu career, Dan spent 13 years training in powerlifting and is a five-time National Powerlifting Champion, competed at four World Powerlifting Championships and is the 2008 IPF Open World Powerlifting Champion. Dan spent 16 years as a Powerlifting coach for the Neenah High School. In addition to coaching at Neenah, Dan was a coach for the USA Sub-Junior World Team in 2010, 2011 and 2012.

Despite all of Dan’s achievements, he feels his greatest accomplishment is having the continued opportunity to coach and train children and adults who are looking to learn and grow in the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Powerlifting Career Highlights

  • 2001 Wisconsin State High School Champion
  • 2001 High School National Champion
  • 2006 Junior National Champion
  • 2006 Junior World Bronze Medalist (Bulgaria)
  • 2008 Mens National Champion
  • 2008 IPF Open World Champion (Canada)
  • 2008 IPF Deadlift Open World Silver Medalist (Canada)
  • 2010 Mens National Champion
  • 2010 IPF Open Worlds – 5th Place (South Africa)
  • 2010 IPF Deadlift Open World Gold Medalist (South Africa)
  • 2011 Mens National Champion
  • 2011 IPF Open Worlds – 4th Place (Czech Republic)
  • 2011 IPF Deadlift Championship Silver Medalist at the Arnold Sports Festival
  • 2012 IPF Deadlift Championship Silver Medalist at the Arnold Sports Festival

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Austin Harris

I trained at FVGC just about every day, sometimes twice a day, for a few months while I was in Appleton in 2022. I'd trained in a lot of other gyms before arriving there, including plenty of well known, "world class" gyms, and plenty of not-so-great spots too. But I can confidently say that FVGC is a five-star gym, with five-star coaches, and above all, a five-star team. I learned so many great techniques while I was there: the collar drag sweeps (thanks Alex), the single legs finishes (thanks Dan and Keegan) and especially the triangles (Seriously, James, thanks so much, I use that finish every day now). If you're a beginner looking to get into BJJ or other martial arts, this is a perfect gym to start at, with lots of available classes throughout the week, and a super friendly, encouraging team who can build up solid fundamentals. And if you're a veteran looking for a new place to roll, this is similarly an excellent choice, with lots of tough competitors at all levels and weight classes. I'm so grateful for my time there, and for sure, anytime I'm back in the area, I will make a point of coming back to this outstanding gym.

Christy Grace

I stopped in today for an open mat. The owners are fantastic individuals. They were very welcoming and I got a ton of great Jiu Jitsu rolls in. I was impressed with the amount of upper belts that train there. It also had clean showers/bathrooms which is super handy after a great training session. I look forward to visiting again soon! I highly recommend FVGC as a home gym or a place to visit when you are in the area.

Rachel Banks

Came to the gym completely new to bjj 3months ago and was welcomed with open arms. The instructors are amazingly talented and wonderful people. There is a great group of people who train here as well. I could not have found a better atmosphere to learn a new way to push myself. If you are in the area you should stop in and check it out, you will not regret it!

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