Damian Hirtz

Damian Hirtz has over ten years of training and teaching experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His training began in 1997 by traveling to Los Angeles to train at legendary Rickson Gracie’s Pico Boulevard academy. His training is currently continuing under friend and instructor David Camarillo. He is a proud member of the elite Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu team.

Damian Hirtz has over ten years of training and teaching experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His training began in 1997 by traveling to Los Angeles to train at legendary Rickson Gracie’s Pico Boulevard academy. His training is currently continuing under friend and instructor David Camarillo. He is a proud member of the elite Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu team.

As a CrossFit Certified Trainer, Damian introduced CrossFit to Minnesota with the opening of the state’s first, original CrossFit affiliate, CrossFit Minnesota. With over 25 years as an athlete, an international competitor and a champion himself, Damian has worked with and trained some of the top athletes in the world. He has trained world champions, Olympians, professional mixed martial arts fighters, NHL and Major League Baseball players as well as elite military and law enforcement personnel.

Damian and his team of instructors and trainers truly bring unmatched experience, knowledge and achievement.

Teaching

Damian’s attention to detail and dedication to the technique of jiu-jitsu led to his being asked to substitute for his instructor very early in his training, while still at the Blue Belt level. As time went on he was asked to assume a greater role in the development of his fellow students and began teaching his own regular classes. Over the years he was lucky enough to work with students from all walks of life, helping them reach their full potential in jiu-jitsu. His students have ranged from doctors, lawyers, housewives, office workers, students, and children to police officers, military personal and professional competitors.

Because of his dedication to the technical aspects of jiu-jitsu, his role evolved into additionally teaching the advanced classes and working with competitors and professional fighters on their preparation for events.

His role as a training partner and corner man to many professional Mixed Martial Arts fighters continues to this day. He continues to be a reference for some of the greatest competitors in the world competing on the highest levels possible in events like The Ultimate Fighting Championship, EliteXC, WEC, and Pride FC.

Accomplishments / Certifications

• Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
• BA University of St. Thomas – St. Paul, MN
• CrossFit Certified Instructor
• CrossFit Olympic Weightlifting Certified Instructor
• CrossFit Kids Certified Instructor
• Owner/Head Instructor: Revolution Jiu-Jitsu and CrossFitMN – Minneapolis, MN.

Competition

• 4x Greater Midwest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu / Submission Wrestling Champion
• 2000 Rickson Gracie International: Silver Medalist
• 2001 Machado World Grappling Games: Bronze Medalist
• 2003 Las Vegas Open: Bronze Medalist
• 2004 Midwest Championships Brown/Black Belt: Silver Medalist
• 2005 CBJJ Pan American of Jiu-Jitsu: Silver Medalist
• 2006 Greater Midwest Submission Hunt: Brown/Black Belt Champion
• 2006 NAGA Chicago: Black Belt Champion
• Multiple state and local championships