Paul Bartholet
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tuesday 5:30pm, Thursday 7:30pm, Saturday Noon
Paul began his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training during the winter of 2003 under the tutelage of Nova Uniao Black Belt Eduardo “Dudu” Barros while attending Kent State University. Dudu promoted Paul to Blue Belt in June 2006. Additionally Paul was able to travel to Brazil with Dudu to train with the world-renowned Nova Uniao team and compete in the 2005 Copa do Mundo, and again in 2008 where he spent significant time training with Luta Livre legend Roberto Leitao. After relocating to Lakewood, OH in 2007, Paul began teaching BJJ and submission grappling at the now defunct Full Circle Combat Sports. The break-up of FCCS leads Paul back to Chris Chard’s Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Center of Ohio in 2008. He joined the staff of assistant instructors in early 2009, and continues to represent the team today; Chris promoted Paul to Brown Belt in September of 2010. During this period, Paul ran a Team Chard affiliated program in Lakewood, OH at Kick Martial Arts from the summer of 2009 to the early winter of 2011. Chris Chard promoted Paul to Black Belt in July of 2012, making him the first student and youngest Clevelander to achieve the rank. Paul founded 1-Up Jiu Jitsu in November 2012.
Paul’s achievements: 2004 Ohio Pro AM Adult White Belt Welter Weight Champion, 2006 Kumite Classic Adult Blue belt Welter Weight Champion, and second place intermediate No Gi, 2006 Naga Ohio Adult Purple Belt <170 LBS 3rd place, 2006 Ohio Grappling Challenge 1 Purple Belt Open 2nd place, No Gi advanced 155-175 2nd place, 2x Midwest Grappling Open Advanced No Gi 155-170 Champion, 2008 Arnold Classic 170-180 No Gi 2nd place, 2008 Michigan BJJ Championship Adult Advanced Absolute No Gi Champion, 2009 IBJJF New York International Open Adult Purple Belt Middle Weight 3rd place, 2010 OCG 15 Purple Belt Middle Weight 2nd place, 2012 OGC Ohio State Championship Belt Superfight Competitor, Coaching and cornering amateur and professional mixed martial arts fighters since 2007.
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