Instructors
Instructors
As we grow in any field, we will undoubtedly meet many people who influence our training and lives.
Here at UndergroundBJJ, these are just a couple people you will have the opportunity to learn from.
Michael Rooney
Head Instructor - Faixa Preta (BJJ Black Belt - 3rd Degree)
Having trained in a variety of martial arts during the course of his life, Michael believes in the value of continued training and learning.
He recommends that all his students compete (at least once), and stay active in their training.
Having trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for over 15 years, on November 5th, 2011, he was promoted to Black Belt by Roy Harris.
All subsequent degrees have been delivered by Rafa Santos.
With the success and growth of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the last decade, there is no standstill, and to increase his knowledge and stay current, Michael continuously trains with other top instructors.
See promotion history --> Click Here
Lineage
Carlos Gracie -> Carlson Gracie -> Ricardo De La Riva -> Rafa Santos -> Michael Rooney
Scott McCausland
Instructor - Faixa Preta (BJJ Black Belt - 1st Degree)
Scott began studying the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (formally) in 2006, in Cleveland, OH.
He made the drive from Erie to Cleveland (1.5 hours each way), 3x per week for the first year and a half, before eventually finding Michael Rooney and UndergroundBJJ in late 2007.
Scott runs the Youth BJJ Program, and with a bunch of help, tries deploy effective Jiu-Jitsu to each student.
Scott believes in Jiu-Jitsu and feels that the best way to succeed is to just "come to class".
See promotion history --> Click Here
Lineage
Carlos Gracie -> Carlson Gracie -> Ricardo De La Riva -> Rafa Santos -> Michael Rooney -> Scott McCausland