Professor Nik Grove is a Fort Collins native who first tried Jiu-Jitsu in 2013 and joined the McMahon team the next year. He believes that while Jiu-Jitsu can be humbling, the lessons you learn on the mat make dealing with tough things in life much easier. Nik has a real passion for helping others, and he says there is nothing better than seeing his students use the skills he teaches them to improve themselves. Today, he teaches our adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes and can often be found coaching on Friday nights. After years of hard work, Nik was awarded his black belt in 2023. When he isn’t at the Academy, Nik enjoys camping, cooking, or playing video games. He is also the perfect person to ask if you ever need a great movie recommendation!