Instructor
Brief info
Experience:
Evan was first introduced to BJJ at the age of 4 years, old training under Professor Franco De Camargo. In May 2023, he received his black belt from his father Professor Troy Acker, alongside Master Carlson Gracie Jr. He has competed at various tournaments, as he advanced throughout the belts. His main accomplishments are a bronze medal at the IBJJF 2011 World Championships as a juvenile and most recently the 2021 Jiu Jitsu World League season champ at brown belt.
Background:
Evan played football and baseball at El Toro High School before graduating in 2013. He graduated from Cal State Fullerton in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in Finance. While attending CSUF, he traveled around the world working for IBJJF (International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation) as a tournament director. In 2020, he decided to leave IBJJF to dedicate his full time and attention to O.C Carlson Gracie Academy.
Hobbies:
Evan enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing poker, and various sports.