Instructors

Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Rorion Gracie > Ryron Gracie > Matt Altschul

Matt Altschul is originally from Colorado, and went to California to pursue his passion for Jiu-Jitsu to train with one of the sources of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, The Gracie Academy in Torrance, CA. He received his black belt under Rorion, Ryron and Rener Gracie, and then returned to his home of Colorado to reunite with child-hood friend, Morgan Patnode and became part of Mile High Gracie.
He specializes in self-defense aspects of jiu-jitsu including some striking techniques. His training directly under the Gracie Academy introduces some more traditional techniques that are still proven supreme in the modern day landscape of our evolving art.

Matt Altschul being awarded his black belt by Rorion Gracie alongside Rener and Ryron Gracie (far right).

Rener Gracie, Matt Altschul, Grandmaster Helio Gracie, and Ryron Gracie

Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Royce Gracie > John Crouch > Morgan Patnode > Andrew Miller

Andrew is a natural leader and talented athlete. He is one of our youngest students and instructors at Mile High Gracie. His techniques are very adaptable and this carries over into his teaching as well. His knowledge of our art and many others allows him to provide insights from multiple perspectives and scenarios. Like many of our instructors, he is able to offer adaptable instruction depending on the scenario, opponent, conditions and your strengths.

He has a background not only in jiu-jitsu, but also wrestling, Judo, Sambo, and striking arts like Muay Thai and boxing. He continues his learning with modern jiu-jitsu concepts, while continuing to refine his conventional BJJ, allowing him to teach and demonstrate multiple aspects of our art. This makes him a very well-rounded fighter and instructor in the stand-up & takedown game, along with our typical ground BJJ & grappling techniques.

He leads several of our adult gi and no gi classes. He also heads up our kids program where he has created a curriculum catered just for kids.

He offers private lessons to both adults and kids. If you want to just improve your game in the gym or the competition mat, Andrew Miller can provide a curated instruction program just for you.

Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Royce Gracie > John Crouch > Josh Kemper

Josh Kemper (aka: The Krumpler) is a dedicated martial artist. He has a strong background in wrestling and has studied Jiu-Jitsu with fellow instructors for over the past 10 years. Josh works with a style that is highly effective and competitive. His knowledge of wrestling allows him to breakdown techniques towards various opponents and fight disciplines.

Jordan has extensive experience with our art and has a great ability to break-down the techniques in a very articulate manner when instructing. He looks at everything from a variety of perspectives and incorporates that into his guidance which supports a wide variety of students and scenarios.

Patrick has been with the Mile High Gracie family for a long time, including his own family, all of them training with Mile High Gracie.

He is an avid fitness enthusiast inside and outside of jiu-jitsu. He brings a wide array of knowledge and experience to the mats. He has a great understanding of technique, timing and application.

Patrick is great father to his children who are practitioners, which makes him a very qualified assistant instructor with our kids classes in addition to adults.