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Jason Williard 🇺🇸

Black belt 3rd degree Verified by the community3,855 / 1,000 points
J W Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/Counterstrike GymRavenna, United States of AmericaJudochecker 5th Kyu24 years on the mats
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  • Training since first belt24 year(s) and 4 month(s)
  • Medals7Gold0Silver5Bronze2
Lineage
  1. Maeda
  2. Carlos Gracie
  3. Carlson Gracie Sr.
  4. Andre Pederneiras
  5. Eduardo Barros
  6. Me
Bio
I'm the head instructor of J W Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Ravenna, OH. I'm a BJJ 3rd Degree Black Belt under Eduardo Dudu Barros (4th Degree Black Belt). I started my BJJ training with Eduardo in 2002. I received my Blue Belt in 2004, Purple Belt in 2006, Brown Belt in 2011, and Black Belt in 2016. I am registered with the IBJJF/USBJJF. My academy J W Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is also registered with the IBJJF/USBJJF. I also have a 4th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do certified with the International Moo Sul Tae Kwon Do Federation as well as a Green Belt in Judo certified with the United States Judo Federation & USA Judo.

Gi or no-gi

Gi onlynow
95% Gi5% No-gi

Achievements

8 of 19 unlocked
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Current rank verified by promoting instructor
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Verifications received37 / 50
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Years trained24
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Gold medals0 / 5
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Competition matches0 / 10
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Forum posts51 / 500
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Students

David Bettinger
David
Timothy Lange
Timothy
Robert Kidd
Robert
Hannah Kendrick
Hannah

Belt promotions

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David
Timothy Lange
Timothy
Robert Kidd
Robert
Hannah Kendrick
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Promotion history

  1. Black belt 3rd degree Current belt

    March 13, 2026Ravenna/USA/CounterStrike Gym

    8 months, 2 days
    Promoted by
    Eduardo Dudu Barros
  2. Black belt 2nd degree

    February 18, 2023Ravenna/USA/J W Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/class

    3 years, 23 days
    Promoted by
    Eduardo Dudu Barros
  3. Black belt 1st degree

    December 18, 2019

    3 years, 2 months

    (Promotion by time served)

  4. Black belt

    December 18, 2016Ravenna/USA/J W Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/Promotion

    3 years
    Promoted by
    Eduardo Dudu Barros
  5. Brown belt

    July 14, 2011Ravenna/Dudu Barros Jiu-Jitsu Academy/Robson Moura Seminar

    5 years, 5 months, 4 days
    Promoted by
    Eduardo Dudu Barros
  6. Purple belt

    July 13, 2006Ravenna/USA/Dudu Barros Jiu-Jitsu Academy/Regular Class

    5 years, 1 day
    Promoted by
    Eduardo Dudu Barros
  7. Blue belt

    June 14, 2004Ravenna/USA/Dudu Barros Jiu-Jitsu Academy/Robson Moura Seminar

    2 years, 29 days
    Promoted by
    Eduardo Dudu Barros
  8. White belt

    July 14, 2002Ravenna/USA/Dudu Barros Jiu-Jitsu Academy

    1 year, 11 months

Votes received for current rank

Michael Manceau
Michael Manceau
Black belt 4th degree
+200 pts
"Nice profil BELTCHECKER 😎"
Verified7 month(s) ago
Jason Williard
Thank you Professor
7 month(s) ago
Desmund
Desmund
Black belt 3rd degree
+175 pts
"Great profile! "
Verified3 week(s) ago
Jason Williard
Thank you Professor
3 week(s) ago
Mark Gilston
Mark Gilston
Black belt 3rd degree
+175 pts
"Good photo evidence"
Verified4 week(s) ago
Jason Williard
Thank you Professor
3 week(s) ago
Itay Leibovich
Itay Leibovich
Black belt 3rd degree
+175 pts
"legit documentation of promotions "
Verified7 month(s) ago
Jason Williard
Thank you Professor!
7 month(s) ago
Philip Dunlap
Philip Dunlap
Black belt 3rd degree
+175 pts
"Legit profile congrats on the stripe"
Verified7 month(s) ago
Jason Williard
Thank you Professor
7 month(s) ago
Jay Turner
Jay Turner
Black belt 3rd degree
+175 pts
"legit profile. nice work!"
Verified7 month(s) ago
Jason Williard
Thank you Professor
7 month(s) ago
Michael   Mahaffey
Michael Mahaffey
Black belt 2nd degree
+150 pts
"I know Jason and have competed against him. He’s totally legit, and a good human being to boot! "
Verified1 month(s) ago
Jason Williard
Thank you Sir!
1 month(s) ago
Dave
Dave
Black belt 2nd degree
+150 pts
"Congrats on the 3rd Degree! "
Verified7 month(s) ago
Jason Williard
Thank you Professor
7 month(s) ago
Mike Manchak
Mike Manchak
Black belt 2nd degree
+150 pts
"Jason is an excellent black belt under a storied lineage, as legit as it gets. Congrats on your third degree!"
Verified7 month(s) ago
Jason Williard
Thank you Mike!
7 month(s) ago
Nate
Nate
Black belt 2nd degree
+150 pts
"He's got the time and his instructor came up to give it to him"
Verified7 month(s) ago
Jason Williard
Thanks Professor
7 month(s) ago
Profiles Jason Williard has voted for

Medals

Silver
Ryozo Nakamura Memorial Judo Tournament
Men's Veterans Novice M2 -81kg
Apr 11
Bronze
2025 Rock & Roll Judo Championships
Veterans Novice M2 -178lbs
Sep 2025
Silver
2025 North Coast Judo Championships
Veterans M2 Novice -81kg
Apr 2025
Silver
Fuji BJJ Northern Ohio Summer Championships
Men's Master Welterweight Black Belt
Aug 2022
Silver
Buckeye State Grappling Championships
Masters Lightweight Black Belt
Jul 2022
Silver
AGC Presents: The Comeback
Male Black Belt Masters
Nov 2021
Bronze
Buckeye State Grappling Championships
Black Belt Masters
Jul 2021

Seminars, camps & workshops attended

Deon Thompson Seminar
Kent Jiu-Jitsu (Kent, OH)
Oct 3
Darren Branch Seminar
Counterstrike Gym (Ravenna, OH)
Apr 25
Mario Sperry Seminar
Mario Sperry Jiu-Jitsu Ohio (Canfield, OH)
Mar 7
Tony Rinaldi Seminar
Powers Martial Arts (North Olmstead, OH)
Nov 2025
Craig Cramer Jiu-Jitsu Benefit Seminar
New World Karate/Craig Cramer Jiu-Jitsu (Berea, OH)
Jun 2025
Mario Sperry Seminar
Mario Sperry Jiu-Jitsu Ohio (Canfield, OH)
Mar 2025
Darren Branch Seminar
J W Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Ravenna, OH)
May 2024
Dr. Korey Kilburn Seminar
Mata Leao BJJ, (Erie PA)
Mar 2024
Mario Sperry Seminar
Mario Sperry Jiu-Jitsu of Ohio (Canfield, OH)
Mar 2024
Darren Branch BJJ Workshop
Control Martial Arts (Highland Heights, OH )
Oct 2023
Mario Sperry No Gi Seminar
Mario Sperry Jiu-Jitsu of Ohio (Canfield, OH)
Apr 2023
Deon Thompson Seminar
Kent Jiu-Jitsu (Kent, OH)
Dec 2022
Deon Thompson Seminar
Martial Arts Ohio (Kent, OH)
Jul 2022
Deon Thompson Seminar
Martial Arts Ohio (Kent, OH)
Dec 2021
Mario Sperry No Gi Seminar
Mario Sperry Jiu-Jitsu Ohio (Canfield, OH)
May 2021
Andrew Wiltse Seminar
Team East Coast BJJ (Canton, OH)
Oct 2020
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