Zak began his journey in Jiu Jitsu in 2008. He received his black belt from Professor Ryan Walden and Professor Rafael Lovato Jr. in 2022. Some of his achievements include:

IBJJF Denver Open Gold x2

IBJJF Oklahoma City Open Gold

IBJJF World Master Bronze

IBJJF Pan Bronze

Fight to Win TOC Gold

After achieving #1 rank in both Gi and No Gi in the IBJJF for all colored belts, Eric was awarded his black belt by Professor Rafael Lovato Jr. in 2023. His achievements include:

IBJJF International Open Gold x30

IBJJF World Master Gold x5

IBJJF Pan / No Gi Gold x7

IBJJF World No Gi Gold

Fight to Win TOC Double Gold

NAGA Double Gold

Grappling Industries Double Gold

Glenn has been competing at the world level for over 5 years, and was awarded his brown belt from Professor Zak Lessman in 2022. His achievements include:

IBJJF Pan Gold x2

IBJJF World Master Silver

Fight to Win TOC Gold

A certified yoga instructor and by far the best looking member of the team, Derek has been developing a unique system of Yoga for Jiu Jitsu while winning and coaching at the highest level. His accolades include:

IBJJF Oklahoma Open Double Gold

IBJJF World Master Bronze

IBJJF Pan Bronze

Gabe has been training and competing with The Dumpster team since 2020. He received his brown belt from Professor Zak in 2022, and together they established Capybara Jiu Jitsu in 2023. In addition to coaching at the world level, he has achieved:

IBJJF Denver Open Silver

FUJI BJJ Silver

NAGA Double SiIver

Ty has been training with Professor Zak since 2019. He helped to start The Dumpster team in 2020, and has been competing and winning at the highest level since. In 2023 he was awarded his purple belt and has already begun to collect medals in the regional and international scene. His accolades include the following:

Fight to Win TOC Gold

Grappling Industries Double Gold

IBJJF Oklahoma Open Silver

IBJJF Orlando Open Absolute Silver

IBJJF Miami Open Bronze

FUJI BJJ Gold

Fight to Win Pro Winner

A former NCAA division 1 wrestler, Viktor has elevated the team’s wrestling ability and overall competition intensity. He helped to establish The Dumpster team and facility, and by 2020 was already creating a unique wrestling curriculum for Jiu Jitsu. In 2023 Viktor was awarded his purple belt by Professor Zak. In addition to high level coaching, Viktor has collected such accolades as:

Fight to Win TOC Double Gold

Grappling Industries Double Gold

IBJJF Oklahoma Open Silver

FUJI BJJ Gold

Daisy has been training and competing since 2018. She helped to establish The Dumpster in 2020 and has been winning at the international level for over 5 years. Some of her achievements include:

IBJJF World Novice Gold

IBJJF Orlando Open Double Gold

IBJJF World No Gi Silver

IBJJF Miami Open Gold

Fight to Win TOC Double Gold

Grappling Industries Gold