
Meet The Team
Meet The Team

Chief Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor
Jeffery Donovan
Jeffrey is a 3rd-degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Romero "Jacare" Cavalcanti, and a Judo Shodan (black betl) under Gary Berliner and Josh Ruiz. He is certified by the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation, and is an IBJJF Certified Referee. He is an extremely decorated Jiu Jitsu player, having achieved numerous Jiu Jitsu titles across the United States. Some titles include Tennessee Top Roller, Respect 4 Kansas City Super Fight winner, and the winner of Atlanta's very own Fight to Win competition. Jeffery is also CPR, AED, SafeSport, and Concussion certified.

Head of Kids Program
Andrew Hamilton
Andrew has been surrounded by martial arts all his life. He has experience in Judo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Taekwondo, Bai Mei Kung Fu, Boxing, and Kickboxing. Andrew is a Shodan Judo black belt and a blue belt in BJJ. He has three kids and has had years of experience coaching and encouraging young minds. He is certified as a USA Judo National level Coach including SafeSport and Concussion certified.

Chief Judo Instructor
Dr. Gary Berliner
Dr. Gary is an international level judo referee, serving in many events including IBSA World Championships and other premier Paralympic competitions. He has been active in the sport the sport for over 66 years. His rank is hachidan (8th degree black belt) in Judo. You will regularly see him as Head Referee at most USA Judo National and Regional sanctioned events. In 2024, he competed in the Judo Veterans World tournament where he won Bronze, and his son, Kell Berliner, won Silver. He is a medical doctor and owner of Chestatee Emergent Medical Care. He is an IJF International Referee and Coach, SafeSport, and Concussion Certified.
