Chief Instructor - Ron Dupuis

"Windsor Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is dedicated to the continued improvement and advancement of Jean Jacques Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the Windsor Area. "

                                                                                                                                 Ron Dupuis

                   

"Ron is one of the best Jiu-Jitsu instructors I have ever seen".

                                                                                        Jean Jacques Machado

 

1981- Ron started training in Wado ryu karate and Isshinryu karate.

1985- Promoted to 1st Degree Black Belt in Isshinryu Karate.

1989- Promoted to 2nd Degree Black Belt in Isshinryu Karate.

1992 -Promoted to 3rd Degree Black Belt in Isshinryu Karate.

1998 -Promoted to 4th Degree Black Belt in Isshinryu Karate.

2002 -Promoted to 5th Degree Black Belt in Isshinryu Karate.

2003- Started private training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

2004 - Started formal training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

2005- Promoted to Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by Alexander “Xande" Ribeiro. Introduced BJJ to students at Forest Glade Community Center. Established group of adult training partners at the North Pacific Training Center. This group would produce the first Blue Belts and Advanced students at Windsor Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

2007- Promoted to the Advanced rank of Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by Professor Jean Jacques Machado.

2008, Ron opened the “Windsor Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy” under the guidance of Professor Jean Jacques Machado at 4471 Tecumseh Rd. E. in Windsor Ontario and became the 1st Jean Jacques Machado affiliated academy in Canada. His school offers programs for children from ages 4-7, kids 8-15 and adults.

2009, Ron was asked to put together and coach “Team Canada”, comprised of students from his school, in a competition against “Team USA”, which was comprised of competitors from many schools from the State of Michigan. On December 5, 2009 he guided “Team Canada” to victory at the first international Team Challenge hosted by the Elite Federation of Grapplers and received the “2009 Coach’s Cup”.

2009 December: Ron was awarded “Coach of the Year 2009" by the Elite Federation of Grapplers Circuit in Michigan

2010 March 6, while visiting Windsor Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Professor Jean Jacques Machado promoted Ron to Brown Belt and commented,  “Ron is one of the best Jiu-Jitsu instructors I have ever seen.”

Ron competed internationally and was a ranked competitor in the Senior Black Belt Division of the N.A.S.K.A. (North American Sport Karate Association.) He was a top competitor in the Michigan Karate Circuit winning many 1st place trophies in kata, weapons and sport fighting. He has trained many top competitors and promoted over 20 Black Belts in Isshinryu Karate. 

Ron has coached a number of his students at international competitions with several students who have won championships with the Elite Federation of Grapplers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament circuit based in Michigan.  The Windsor Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition team has consistently left every tournament with medals in all age divisions. During the 2009 season, they were awarded all four Most Supportive School awards, as well as Largest Competition Team awards for children and women.

 Ron has on many occasions been invited to teach women’s self defense and has also taught self defense with the Essex Kent Scottish Regiment based in Windsor.  He most recently published an article in the "School’s Out" magazine, a publication that was distributed to all households with children in public schools in Windsor and Essex County.  Ron has appeared on television frequently, speaking as an expert in his field on “Sports Den” and “Plugged In”. His school has also been featured on the “A” Channel and in the Windsor Star.

 

2010 September : Ron coached the Windsor Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu / JJ Machado competition team to its second Team Challenge victory and received the "2010 Coaches Cup"

Ron was an active competitor and is on the mat teaching 44 hrs / month at Windsor Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

2011 September: Ron coached the Windsor Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu / JJ Machado competition team to its 3rd consecutive Team Challenge victory and received the "2011 Coaches Cup"

 

        

                                     

      Brown Belt Masters Open Division Michigan Open September 2010

 

       2010 Jean Jacques Machado Camp Torrance California

 

Elite Federation of Grapplers December 2010

Brown Belt Super Fight

 

Assistant Instructors

                           

James Marcotte Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt 2 stripes Promoted by Jean Jacques Machado 1 st degree Black Belt Isshinryu Karate	Mitch Eftimescu Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt 2 stripes Promoted by Jean Jacques Machado 1 st degree Black Belt Isshinryu Karate
James has been training in martial arts for over 12 years, the last 8 of which have been in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  James was one of the youngest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belts promoted in Windsor. Mitch has been training in martial arts for over 12 years, with the last 8 in the area of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  Both Mitch and James have successfully competed in various competitions, winning a number of their matches.  They bring their experience and passion to the mat and are very knowledgeable instructors.
Trevor Childs Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt 2 stripes Promoted by Jean Jacques Machado Trevor was one of the first students to enroll at Windsor Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu's new location in 2008. He is one of the most dedicated students at the academy. His knowledge and teaching ability make him a very good instructor . Trevor trains at night and teaches day classes.