Below is a list of DC Jiu Jitsu black belts. The list shows official DCJJ instructors and students who have shown dedication, discipline & hand work to attain the rank of Black Belt and above.
Grading’s follow the JJGF (Jiu Jitsu Global federation) guidelines laid down by President Rickson Gracie and the JJGF Masters council.
DC JIU JITSU — BLACK BELTS
Daniel Cherubin — 4th degree Black Belt - 26 NOV 2008
Grant Livermore — 4th degree Black Belt
Troy Resic — 2nd degree Black Belt - 12 NOV 2018
Stephen Aldersley — 2nd degree Black Belt - 14 Nov 2019
Joseph Rickdao — 2nd degree Black Belt
Dale Gleeson — 1st degree Black Belt
Chris McEwin — 1st Degree Black Belt - 04 Oct 2021
Kirs Mckenzie — 1st Degree Black Belt - 04 Oct 2021
Jarryd McKenzie — 1st Degree Black Belt - 04 Oct 2021
Andrew Johnson — Black Belt - 20 July 2022
Tim Baker - 1st Degree Black Belt - 21 Jan 2022
Charlie Dimopoulos — Black Belt
Gavin Buchmasser — Black Belt
Byron Kelly — Black belt
Normie Collins — Black Belt
Anthony Raduka — Black belt
Josh Fraraccio — Black Belt
Sam Jones — Black belt - 23 JULY 2024
Ryan Gibson — Black Belt - 23 JULY 2024
Jason Gotch — Black Belt - 13 Oct 2024
Adam Gordon - Black belt - 04 Dec 2025
Samuel Nieuwenhuys - Black belt - 04 Dec 2025
Rohan Cram - Black belt - 04 Dec 2025
Michael Juffermans - Black Belt - 04 Dec 2025
Affiliated black belts
Sam Cannons — Black Belt
James Gallardo — Black Belt
Non-Affiliated Black Belts (black belts that longer represent DCJJ)
Darran Petty
Grail Jones - 04 Dec 2025

