Mike Gray

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My name is Mike Gray. I met Wil in 2009 when I switched martial arts schools. I was immediately taken by Wil's passion for not just the physicality but for the philosophy of Jiu Jitsu. He teaches a way of Jiu Jitsu that can help you not only on the mat, but also in life. When I first started training mma and Jiu Jitsu with Wil, I had been training at other BJJ academies in nj. Once of the things that impressed me about him is that I'm coming into Jiu Jitsu as 40 year old with 4 children. I'm not a 20 year old guy who just came out of high school wrestling. Very quickly Wil was able to see me training and tell me how to modify things for my style and body type. He knew exactly what would and wouldn't work for me. He didn't expect me to do everything that an athletic 20 year can do as if there was one cookie cutter lesson that you just hope works for everyone. Wil really took the time to sit down and get on the mat with me and figure out what works for me. The other thing I love about the place are the relationships that you build though a mutual experience of overcoming obstacles and challenges in your martial arts training. Everyone here is friends with each other and supports each other. There are no "crushers" who want to take you out. It's the most supportive environment and I am glad I'm a part of it.

Oradell, NJ