Dennis is a first degree Black Belt under Raphael Simpson and has been training with Mark Mortensen for well over 14 years.

He is a teacher by day and one of the best instructors one could ask for in any jiu jitsu gym. Dennis has trained under many systems (Pedro Sauer, Gracie Barra, and DNA Jiu Jitsu) which has given him a very well rounded approach to the art of BJJ. His students have on many occasion gave the best of reviews that one could ask for.