Meet Our Team
Head Instructor | Owner
Komar Jiu Jitsu / Team Balance
First Degree Black Belt, Chris Martin
O I F E-4 Army Veteran 2010 NJ best Infantry Soldier 1/114th Inf. Army Achievement medal 2 Army Commendation Awards Army Combative Specialist 19 years of collective martial arts 10 Years of Team Balance Gracie Jiu Jitsu
“Martial arts and Jiu-Jitsu have been the answer to many of my lifes problems. BJJ teaches me acceptance and patience. I am able to overcome being uncomfortable, and embrace new challenges.“
Purple Belt, Francis Cuomo
Sgt Marine - United States Marines 6 year Jiu Jitsu Personal Trainer, Massage therapist, Realtor
“I like training BJJ because it helps clear my mind, and it’s an amazing workout. It also builds confidence, discipline, and self esteem by learning to defend yourself and those around you.”
Purple Belt, Joe Ripa
O I F Army Veteran Retired Law Enforcement
“I’ve been doing jiu jitsu for two years. Before finding Jiu Jitsu I served in the Military as an infantryman, and as a Sherriffs Officer for Atlantic County, NJ. I initially wanted my kids to be active so we stopped in to do a free trial class and fell in love with it.
Since that day we’ve never looked back. I discovered my love for jiu jitsu early on. It gave me the feeling of comradery had while in the Army.”
Purple Belt, Randy Fox
(Ret) SSG 11B Infantry 2 x O E F Army Veteran 101st Airborne - Air Assault C I B Recipient
“Leader on and off the mats. Married Family man and father of two boys. OCHS Grad and lifelong Upper township NJ resident.”