Jeremy Akin in Detail
Full Name: Jeremy Akin
Professor Jeremy Akin began his Jiu-Jitsu journey in 2002. At 25 years old he relocated to Nashville, TN to study under Master Luiz Pahares a 5th degree Black (at the time) student of Master Rickson Gracie. Having been involved in other martial arts for a decade or so, he knew that finding the best instructor was extremely important.
Finally, through Jiu-Jitsu he found the challenge and honest environment that he had been searching for. Jeremy immersed himself into a full-time training schedule in addition to private lessons, seminars and competing in Jiu-Jitsu tournaments.
In 2008 Jeremy earned his Black Belt making him the first American student to be promoted from White Belt to Black Belt under Master Luiz Palhares.
Since opening his academy in 2006 Professor Jeremy has focused on constant growth, both in his personal Jiu-Jitsu and in developing a system of teaching and coaching models that have produced amazing results. Including helping people lose weight and coaching students to Jiu-Jitsu world titles. Aside from the more easily measured things like gold medals and weight loss, the culture and friendships that have been created here is truly something special.
Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Rickson Gracie > Luiz Palhares
Record – Main Achievements (in BJJ/Grappling):
Association/Team: Luiz Palhares / Profectus BJJ
Professor Jeremy Akin began his Jiu-Jitsu journey in 2002. At 25 years old he relocated to Nashville, TN to study under Master Luiz Pahares a 5th degree Black (at the time) student of Master Rickson Gracie. Having been involved in other martial arts for a decade or so, he knew that finding the best instructor was extremely important.
Finally, through Jiu-Jitsu he found the challenge and honest environment that he had been searching for. Jeremy immersed himself into a full-time training schedule in addition to private lessons, seminars and competing in Jiu-Jitsu tournaments.
In 2008 Jeremy earned his Black Belt making him the first American student to be promoted from White Belt to Black Belt under Master Luiz Palhares.
Since opening his academy in 2006 Professor Jeremy has focused on constant growth, both in his personal Jiu-Jitsu and in developing a system of teaching and coaching models that have produced amazing results. Including helping people lose weight and coaching students to Jiu-Jitsu world titles. Aside from the more easily measured things like gold medals and weight loss, the culture and friendships that have been created here is truly something special.
Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Rickson Gracie > Luiz Palhares
Record – Main Achievements (in BJJ/Grappling):
- 3rd Degree Black Belt (2008)
Association/Team: Luiz Palhares / Profectus BJJ