Morgan Patnode

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A black belt under Royce Gracie and John Crouch. Morgan has real passion for teaching and sharing the art of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and feels it is an art for everyone. Morgan started training at the Mile High Gracie academy circa 2001 under long time friend, instructor and renown MMA/BJJ trainer and practitioner, John Crouch. Morgan has now been teaching for over a decade and has been the head instructor at Mile High Gracie Jiu Jitsu since 2007. Morgan has also trained under several other BJJ black belts in multiple cities and states along his journey.

His style is dynamic and efficient. Utilizing his craftiness, technique, strength and agility, he is a formidable opponent on the mats.

He has competed throughout the midwest in BJJ tournaments such as North American Grappling Association (NAGA) and the Arnold Sports Festival and the Colorado in the RMBJJF series. You may hear people refer to him by his nicknames, "Spider Monkey" and "Captain."

Morgan is easy going and appreciates the little things in life. Morgan loves a good laugh, hiking, fishing, the outdoors, riding his motorcycle, and spending time with his family.