Instructors
Albert Hughes
I was first introduced to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2002 through a friend. I was instantly attracted to the effectiveness of the techniques that he would show me. In 2004 I decided to make jiu jitsu my primary focus. Since then I have been training full time and competing multiple times per year all over the US and internationally. I received my black belt from THE MAN Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu in February 2011.
I remain a student of the art and always will. These days I am focused on sharing my experience with my students and grooming a jiu jitsu army to represent our flag. I’m an easy guy to talk to. If you want to know more come train and ask.
Mark Delarosa
My name is Mark Delarosa. I started jiu jitsu when I was 15 and I was hooked after the first class. I enjoy teaching kids and being a positive role model. Jiu Jiitsu has make a positive impact in my life and i would love for it to do the same for others! I am an active competitor and compete every chance I get.
14x Fight 2 win Champion
9x NAGA Champion
2x Grapplers Quest Champion
Europa No Gi Absolute Champion
John Hoffman
John is a husband and father of 4. He was born in Houston, TX but grew up, as his nickname implies, in “Georgia”.
John is a semi-retired registered nurse that started training as a way to lose weight, but after falling in love with martial arts now finds himself teaching jiu jitsu 7 days a week.
He is the lead kids instructor at Genesis HQ.
Kendrik Williams
My name is Kendrik, Coach K for short. I have been in martial arts over 20yrs.
I have earned a Black belt in Kyokushin karate, I am a Kru in muay thai under Arjarn Chai and earned kickboxing and mma professional titles.
I have been coaching kickboxing and muay thai for 8yrs.
Erik Sands
My name is Erik Sands. I am a black belt under Albert Hughes and the mma coach at Genesis Jiu Jitsu. I work with and have produced some of the highest level combat athletes in the world.
I have trained and cornered several UFC fighters including our own Mark and Montana DeLa Rosa as well as many national champion wrestlers and BJJ world champions from across the country. I am a full time coach and have been instructing martial arts since 2010.
Kari Hoffman
Kari Hoffman is a mother of 4 and a dedicated athlete and coach. She leads the women’s program and coaches the kids classes.
Kari focuses on positivity and encouragement in the ladies classes as women gain confidence through learning jiu jitsu. Kari brings a unique skill set as she has her Level 1 and CrossFit Kids Certificates.
Kari has won multiple IBJJF championships including Pans and Master worlds at purple and brown belt.
Eric Lincoln
Began training in June 2005 to keep myself in good health and it quickly became the thing I love most! I was able to start teaching as a blue belt (I was awarded my blue belt after six months) and have been at it ever since!
I met Albert Hughes in 2008 at a tournament where I was competing one of his team members and and shortly after I joined him when he opened Genesis Jiu Jitsu.
I was awarded my black belt in 2012 by Sina Hadad and Bret Bosler. Around 2014 I began teaching no gi at Genesis and now proudly continue after almost 8, amazing years.
Jerry Botello
Jerry has as a wrestler’s background and has trained in jujitsu since 2005. He was on and off at different gyms, but became part of the Genesis Family in 2010.
He took some time away from the gym when his son was born, but in 2020 when his son was officially of age to join the gym he picked right back up on his training.
He now coaches the kids classes and in December 2020 was promoted to a Purple Belt.
Jason Bright
Jason is originally from St. Louis, Missouri. He started training in 2014 and became an instructor in 2017. He is married and has one daughter.
Notable accomplishments:
Received Black Belt in September 2019
Silver Medal Austin Open 2021
Silver Medal New Orleans Open 2022
Bronze Medal Dallas Open
Javier Orona
My name is Javier, I’m a black belt under Albert Hughes and Braden Masters. Ive been with the genesis family since 2013.
I’ve been a black belt, teaching and competing for almost 3 years. Competed throughout my journey and continue to do so because I feel it’s important for the growth of the academy.
Joshua beck
Joshua is 32 years old. He is a UT Arlington collegiate wrestler turned BJJ instructor.
He has 10+ years grappling experience.