THE INSTRUCTORS
Josh Richard
With Submission wins on some of the biggest stages in the state of Texas, Josh is no stranger to putting his techniques to the test of pressure under the bright lights. Insuring you will be taught techniques that are battle tested and ready for any situation.
Assistant coach Keandre has trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for over six years. He joined Darkside & earned his purple belt under Victor Pozas. An active competitor with over 250 matches, his favorite submissions are heel hooks & triangles, Keandre also led the Texas Southern University Jiu-Jitsu program for nearly two years, where he helped introduce new students to the sport and grow the program.
Founder and Head instructor. Josh is a dedicated brown belt and avid competitor with a passion for teaching and seeking the highest level of technical excellence. As a student under Victor Pozas, one of Houston's most well known and accomplished coaches Josh has honed his submission game to razor sharp precision. With over eight years of experience at some of the highest levels in the sport his techniques have been proven in some of the toughest arenas around.
Assistant coach Keandre has trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for over six years. He joined Darkside & earned his purple belt under Victor Pozas. An active competitor with over 250 matches, his favorite submissions are heel hooks & triangles, Keandre also led the Texas Southern University Jiu-Jitsu program for nearly two years, where he helped introduce new students to the sport and grow the program.
Keandre Dennis
Keandre Dennis
Arthur Garcia
Assistant Coach Arthur brings several years of previous teaching experience, having had the opportunity to instruct a diverse array of students. He has taught adults, teens, and children (including those with autism) as an affiliate coach as well as a private instructor since 2017. He earned his judo brown belt under Jaime Lazcano in 2022, as well as his jiujitsu purple belt under Jeff Messina in 2021. His approach towards teaching is all-around, and comprehensive; He believes in being versatile in all aspects of grappling. One of his favorite quotes is : "It is a law of nature we overlook, that intellectual versatility is the compensation for change, danger, and trouble." - H.G Wells
Founder and Head instructor. Josh is a dedicated brown belt and avid competitor with a passion for teaching and seeking the highest level of technical excellence. As a student under Victor Pozas, one of Houston's most well known and accomplished coaches Josh has honed his submission game to razor sharp precision. With over eight years of experience at some of the highest levels in the sport his techniques have been proven in some of the toughest arenas around. Josh has a passion for coaching especially the children's program
With Submission wins on some of the biggest stages in the state of Texas, Josh is no stranger to putting his techniques to the test of pressure under the bright lights. Insuring you will be taught techniques that are battle tested and ready for any situation.
THE INSTRUCTORS
The No-Gi Methodology
Petra Jiu-Jitsu is Conroe’s only academic environment dedicated strictly to the No-gi discipline. By eliminating the artificial grips of the traditional uniform, we strip the art down to its rawest mechanics—leverage, technical efficiency, and physical honesty. This clinical approach ensures your mastery is not dependent on fabric, but on a systematic understanding of human movement and grappling physics.