Gracie Allegiance Ohio
Head Instructor Professor Jason Cable
Professor Jason Cable started training jiu jitsu in July 2003. Professor Cable recieved his Blue Belt in January 2006, he recieved his Purple Belt in January 2008, he recieved his Brown Belt in November 2010, and recieved his Black Belt in April 2014.Professor Jason Cable is a 3rd degree Black Belt. Professor Cable has a passion to teach the art of jiu jitsu and puts a great deal of time into each and everyone of his students. Professor Cable competed a lot locally around Ohio and West Virginia where he placed in every tournament he competed in. Professor Cable still competes at the highest level in the IBJJF.
Competitions at Black Belt
Grappling Industries SuperFight- Silver
July/14/2018
IBJJF Indianapolis Championship - Silver
Master 3 Feather Black Belt May/29/2021
Fuji Tournament - Gold / Silver
Gold in Division / Silver in SuperFight Sept/11/2021
IBJJF Indianapolis Open -Bronze
Master 3 Featherweight June 17, 2023
IBJJF Virginia International Open - Bronze
Master 4 Featherweight July 20, 2024
IBJJF Cleveland Open - Bronze
Master 4 Featherweight October 12, 2024
LINEAGE
MAEDA - CARLOS GRACIE - CARLEY GRACIE - CLARK GRACIE - JASON CABLE
Assistant Instructor John Aldred
John Aldred started Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2015 under Dr. Karl Saunders at Saunix BJJ. In September 2018 he was promoted to blue belt. In 2020 he took year off from BJJ for his family and went to trade school. In April 2021 John joined Gracie Allegiance Ohio under Jason Cable. After John's son also started training at the academy he decided to help teach the kids classes. John will also fill in teaching adult classes if Jason is unavailable. John is a Purple Belt under Professor Cable. He likes helping teach the kids and adult classes as he believes our sport helps everyone develop into better people. He also believes teaching reinforces his own understanding of the fundamentals. John has won bronze and silver medals in local tournaments.
Assistant Instructor Cody Dent
Cody is a ZPD officer here in Zanesville along with being a very active competitor. Cody has competed in IBJJF, Grappling Industries, and other local tournaments around the area. Cody has won the Arnold Classic held by Grappling Industries in 2023 he won the Blue Belt division which is the biggest tournament in Ohio. Cody is a very technical grappler and really likes the details of every move. Cody likes to challenge himself so he also competes in Absolute division on occasion as he has won in the past.
Assistant Instructor Joe Pozzuoli
Joe began his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey in December 2020 under the tutelage of Professor Cable. Guided by Professor Cable's leadership, Joe earned a promotion to the rank of Blue Belt in October 2022. As a former high school and college athlete now in his 40’s, he found training BJJ to be more than just learning the art. He sees it as an excellent way to maintain discipline, stay in physical and mental shape, and keep a competitive edge. He has competed at both 155 and 170 weight classes and has a silver medal in each division. Throughout the years, Joe has actively contributed to the local community by coaching various kids' sports teams. This experience, coupled with his commitment to advancing in the sport, made him an ideal addition to the instructor team at Gracie Allegiance Ohio's thriving kids program. Off the mats, Joe embraces an active lifestyle. He is an avid skier and backpacker, finding both adventure and peace in the outdoors. Above all, Joe values his family, which consists of his wife and their three children, making quality time with them the top priority in his life.
Assistant Instructor Kyle Grant
Kyle began training Jiu Jitsu September 2021 under Andrew Pardee in Weirton West Virginia. He competed several times earning double gold in the above 230 weight class. In October of 2022 Kyle began training under Jason Cable when he moved to the Zanesville area and continued to compete earning gold in both the below and above 230 weight classes. In December of 2023 Kyle received his blue belt from Professor Jason Cable. Kyle is notorious for learning and teaching the “dark” arts of Jiu Jitsu.
Women’s Coach Mindi Derricott
Hi my name is Melinda Derricott, but I go by Mindi. I received my Blue Belt September 21, 2024 from Professor Cable. If you ask the kid's class my name is Minnie Mouse. I joined Gracie Allegiance Ohio in July of 2022 and immediately fell in love with the academy and the family environment Gracie Allegiance Ohio has to offer. I started teaching as Assistant Coach for kids classes and love teaching the kids; playing games with them and watching them grow not just as students but as individuals. I competed in my first tournament at The Arnold Classic -Grappling Industries winning Double Gold. I compete regularly leaving my record at 24 wins with 21 by submission, 2 by points, and 1 by decision. I Won Gold at IBJJF Virginia International Open July 20, 2024.