INSTRUCTORS
Jerel “Jerry” Hallert
–Owner/Partner & Head Instructor
Jerel “Jerry” Hallert has trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for 23 years and is a 3rd-degree black belt under world champion Marcos “Yemaso” Torregrosa. He has competed extensively at the black belt level, earning wins and podium finishes at major events including IBJJF, Fight 2 Win, Grapplers Quest, and NAGA.
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–Owner/Partner & Head Instructor
Jerel “Jerry” Hallert has trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for 23 years and is a 3rd-degree black belt under world champion Marcos “Yemaso” Torregrosa. He has competed extensively at the black belt level, earning wins and podium finishes at major events including IBJJF, Fight 2 Win, Grapplers Quest, and NAGA.
Jerry is internationally recognized for his work in police grappling and regularly instructs law enforcement officers from around the world. He is the founder of the LEO Defense Systems curriculum, currently taught to agencies across the United States. Jerry is an 18-year veteran of a local police department.
William “Bill” Rulla
Owner/Partner
Bill Rulla has trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for 17 years and is a 1st-degree black belt under Jerry Hallert. A lifelong martial artist, Bill also holds a 2nd-degree black belt in Taekwondo and a brown belt in Judo.
He is a certified LEO Defense Systems instructor and previously served as the Lead Defensive Tactics Instructor
Owner/Partner
Bill Rulla has trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for 17 years and is a 1st-degree black belt under Jerry Hallert. A lifelong martial artist, Bill also holds a 2nd-degree black belt in Taekwondo and a brown belt in Judo.
He is a certified LEO Defense Systems instructor and previously served as the Lead Defensive Tactics Instructor for the Reno Police Department. Bill brings a broad, well-rounded skill set and extensive leadership experience into his teaching. He is a retired law enforcement executive with 25 years of service.
John Leonard
Owner/Partner
John Leonard has trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for 20 years and is a 1st-degree black belt. In addition to BJJ, he has experience in Muay Thai kickboxing and traditional boxing. John is an accomplished no-gi competitor with multiple gold medals at major events.
He is certified in LEO Defense Systems and is widely regarded as
Owner/Partner
John Leonard has trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for 20 years and is a 1st-degree black belt. In addition to BJJ, he has experience in Muay Thai kickboxing and traditional boxing. John is an accomplished no-gi competitor with multiple gold medals at major events.
He is certified in LEO Defense Systems and is widely regarded as an expert in law enforcement combatives. John previously served as the Lead Defensive Tactics Instructor for the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office and as the NNLEA Academy lead for all combatives disciplines. He is a retired law enforcement lieutenant with 25 years of experience.
Ben “Red” VanMeter
Instructor
Ben “Red” VanMeter has trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for 20 years and is a 1st-degree black belt under Jerry Hallert. Throughout his career, Red has trained under numerous respected professors and earned rank from legendary instructors, including his purple belt under Master Fabio Santos and his brown belt under Master Royler Gr
Instructor
Ben “Red” VanMeter has trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for 20 years and is a 1st-degree black belt under Jerry Hallert. Throughout his career, Red has trained under numerous respected professors and earned rank from legendary instructors, including his purple belt under Master Fabio Santos and his brown belt under Master Royler Gracie.
Known for his technical precision and approachable teaching style, Red excels at instructing students of all ages and experience levels, from the Littles program through adult classes.