• BJJ Black Belt Nick Sanders Joins Finney’s MMA

    Please welcome Nick Sanders formerly of S2 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Chesterfield, MO as the new Youth Jiu Jitsu Instructor at Finney’s MMA effective immediately. Nick began his training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu while serving our country in the United States Army in 2002. After serving a combat tour in Iraq in which Nick was a recipient of the Combat Infantryman and Purple Heart, he left the Army to attend college in Ohio. While in college Nick began training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Relson Gracie Black Belt Shawn Chitwood. After college, Nick moved back home to St. Louis and dedicated himself to training and teaching Jiu Jitsu. Nick is an active competitor on the international circuit and has been on the podium at every tournament he has competed in since 2009. Nick is a certified Defense Tactics instructor through the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

    Nick’s Notable Accomplishments:

    7 time NAGA Champion
    18 time International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation Medalist
    Pan American Game Medalist
    Gracie National Champion
    Grapplersquest Champion