Pete Shoemaker — Owner and Head Instructor at Precision Jiu-Jitsu, competing on stage in a white gi
Owner · Head Instructor

Pete
Shoemaker.

Pete began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2006 after attending Ursinus College, where he was a member of the wrestling team. He received his black belt in 2014 from Rob Scheier, founder of the Precision Team. Pete has competed extensively throughout the country and brings the spirit of competition into the atmosphere of the gym.

Selected Accolades
  • Fight To Win — Lightweight #1 Contender and multiple fight winner
  • IBJJF No-Gi Pan Am Black Belt Master — Silver Medalist
  • Multiple-time NAGA and Grappler's Quest Champion
  • IBJJF No-Gi Worlds Brown Belt — 3rd Place
  • IBJJF Nationals Brown Belt — 2nd Place
  • West Coast ADCC Trials — Runner-up

Seven more coaches behind Pete.

Matt, Ryan, Jerry, Paul, Justin, Brett, and Dylan — each one bringing a specific specialty to The Barracks. Black belts, wrestling coaches, and pro-fight experience across grappling and striking.

Matt Pavelko-Fox — Lead Adult Instructor at Precision Jiu-Jitsu

Matt
Pavelko-Fox

Lead Adult Instructor

Black belt from Pete in 2020. Teaches several of the adult night classes and is instrumental in the creation of both the adult and kids curriculum — bringing high-intensity training to every class.

Ryan Jakovac — Head Instructor Morning Program at Precision Jiu-Jitsu

Ryan
Jakovac

Head Morning Instructor

Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Pete in 2019. Teaches Monday and Friday mornings. A wealth of experience in martial arts and a great addition to the coaching staff.

JL

Jerry Lui

Black Belt · Adult Instructor
PP

Paul Popplewell

Black Belt · Adult Instructor
JF

Justin Falco

Black Belt · Kids Instructor
BM

Brett McGill

Head Wrestling Club Coach
DM

Dylan
McCaughan

Head Muay Thai Coach

Train with
our team.

Real coaches. Real pedigree. Open mats.

Meet the Team.
On the Mats.

Every coach above is on the floor most weeks — you'll train directly with Pete, Matt, Ryan, and the rest of the staff. Come see what a black-belt-led room feels like.

See When Each Coach Teaches