
Dan Simmler
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Black Belt under Matt and Nick Serra
- Pedro's Judo Team Member
- ABUSADO Team Member
- Team Renzo Gracie Competition Team
- #1 Nationally "RANKED" Grappler in the USA 2000-2004
- 6X Pan-Am Medalist
- New York International Open Gold Medalist
- Pan-Am Gold Medalist
- 32X NAGA Champion
- 11X Grappler's Quest Champion
- 5X Dragon's Lair Absolute Champion
- 6X AGC Absolute Champion
- Much more...
Professor Dan Simmler is one the head instructors at Worcester Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Dan has been a active competitor since 1999 and has been a top five nationally "RANKED" competitor in the USA for eleven years. (Including four years at #1.)
Dan is known for his competition background and experience on both the North American Grappling Association (NAGA) and Grappler's Quest circuits which are currently the two largest grappling circuits in the USA.
Dan was awarded his black belt in May of 2010 by Matt and Nick Serra, as well as Renzo Gracie. Simmler has had a impressive career and is a great competitor medaling at the international level at EVERY belt! He is the only competitor in Central Mass that has ever done accomplished that. Professor Simmler's credentials speak for themselves.
Professor Simmler also brings a angle that NO other school in New England can, he cross trains his jiu-jitsu with judo under 4X Olympian and World Champion Jimmy Pedro. Jimmy has been instrumental in taking Simmler's throws and takedowns to a whole new level. WMMA's students get the BEST training as a result and get to train with some of USA Judo's top Olympic stars! Between the well rounded jiu-jitsu and strong presence on the feet, Simmler has become one of the top American black belts in the middle weight division.
Professor Simmler is available for privates, group lessons, and seminars. For more information please call 774-551-6748 or email him at simmlerbjj@yahoo.com
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