INSTRUCTORS
Alexey Pickerell
Born in the Brazilian city of beléM, the very birthplace of brazilian jiu jitsu, Alexey Pickerell’s journey in martial arts ignited under the tutelage of master Ricardo de La Riva in 1990. He became the first student of Master De la riva’s to progress from white to black belt. In 1996, alexey placed bronze in his division at the first world jiu jitsu championship.
Alexey has been training jiu jitsu for over 30 years and has an immense amount of knowledge of the sport. since settling in maine in 2007, alexey has attained the esteemed rank of 6th-degree black belt.
*did you know:
in addition to his remarkable achievements, alexey pickerell stands as a prominent advocate and ambassador for the renowned grappling brand, origin!
Bryan Leclerc
Bryan Leclerc is a 2nd-degree black belt under Alexey Pickerell. He began his jiu jitsu journey in 2007 and with great dedication to the sport progressed quickly to black belt. Bryan became alexey’s first white to black belt student in maine and later became Alexey’s business partner. He teaches the tuesday night basics class.
*did you know:
Dr. Bryan leclerc is a decorated dentist in the standish area! HE’s also the guitarist for the band, inside wants out!
Austin Miller
AUstin Miller is a black belt under Alexey Pickerell. Austin is one of Alexey’s most technical black belts with a thirst for modern jiu jitsu, but also a love for the old school. Austin teaches the Thursday night basics class as well as some no-gi classes throughout the week.
*did you know:
austin is the owner and head chef of Mami, a japanese street food restaurant in Portland, maine. He has competed on Food Network’s chopped.