Travis and Dana Burton

We are Travis and Dana Burton — and our story began on the mats. Travis started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2012, with Dana joining him in 2013.

Travis brings over 13 years of coaching experience, along with a professional background training associates in a large corporate environment, where he refined his communication and instructional skills. An active competitor, he believes in practicing what he teaches and is known for blending technical precision with his signature energy and personality on the mat.

Dana brings 12 years of BJJ coaching experience and a lifelong foundation of leadership, from serving as drum major in high school to holding management roles in the corporate world. She pairs strong technical knowledge with practical, functional application, helping students build skill with confidence and purpose.