Meet the Instructors
Nikki Sullivan
Head Instructor
Nikki has been training for over 16 years. She received her black belt in 2019 from André Galvão, under whom she trained and competed for 6 years at Atos HQ in San Diego, CA. Nikki has competed all over the world in almost every ruleset and has years of teaching experience, as well as a degree in Elementary Education. She moved to Virginia to deepen her understanding of the game and further develop her skills as a coach and
instructor.
Competitive Achievement Highlights
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2019 Master 1 World Champion (Black)
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2019 American National No Gi Champion (Black)
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2019 American National No Gi Open Class Champion (Black)
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2025 NGA Female Trio Team Champion
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2024 Hammer Challenge Series Champion
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2020 UAEJJF Grand Slam Champion (Black)
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2019 Portland Open Double Gold (Black)
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2024 Austin Open No Gi Champion (Black)
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2024 Virginia Open No Gi Champion (Black)
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2025 Seattle Open Champion (Master1 Black)
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2022 No Gi World Silver Medalist (Black)
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2019 Pan Championship Silver Medalist (Black)
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2019 ADCC West Coast Trials Silver Medalist
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2017 ADCC West Coast Trials Silver Medalist
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2020 European Championship Bronze (Black)
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2021 No Gi World Championship Bronze (Black)
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2018 Master 1 World Champion, Weight and Open Class (Brown)
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2018 Pan No Gi Champion (Brown)
Devin Hanneman
Head Instructor
Devin has been training Jiu-Jitsu for over 8 years and in that time has achieved multiple Master World titles in both gi and no gi. He received his brown belt from Ryan Hall in 2023 after winning the 2023 No Gi Worlds, having already developed a reputation as an extremely technical instructor.
Known for his thoughtful approach and strong grasp of the concepts behind the game, he has translated his own development into a guide for others as he continues to work daily to elevate his own skills. After more than 5 years of instructing, he is excited for the opportunity to continue helping others grow in their understanding and application of Jiu-Jitsu.
Competitive Achievement Highlights
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2023 IBJJF Master 1 No-Gi World Champion (Purple)
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2023 IBJJF Atlanta Open Champion (Purple)
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2023 IBJJF Atlanta Open No-Gi Champion (Purple)
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2023 IBJJF Atlanta Open Silver (Purple Open Class)
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2023 IBJJF Atlanta Open Silver (Purple Open Class)
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2020 IBJJF Master 1 World Champion (Blue)
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2020 IBJJF Master 1 World Champion (Blue Open Class)
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2020 IBJJF Master 1 Pan American Champion (Blue)
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2020 IBJJF Master 1 Pan American Bronze Medalist (Blue Open Class)
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2020 IBJJF Master 1 No-Gi Pan Champion (Blue)
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2020 IBJJF Master 1 No-Gi Pan Champion (Blue Open Class)
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2020 #1 IBJJF Ranked Master 1 Gi Competitor (Blue)
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2020 #1 IBJJF Ranked Master 1 No-Gi Competitor (Blue)