Our Lineage
Black belts from Riverbend.
A black belt is earned, not given. Every name on this list started on these mats and put in the years to reach the rank. This is the lineage Professor Robert Hupman has built at Riverbend.
Promoted by Professor Robert Hupman
Earned on these mats.
These are the black belts who have come up through Riverbend Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy. Each one began as a beginner and worked their way to the rank under Professor Robert's guidance.
- MMMike Mellish
- JRJoe Roberts
- JRJay Roy
- ANAndrew Nicholson
- BSBeth Smelser
- CSCodie Sine