The Coaching Team · Fogelsville, PA
Coached By Black Belts Who Care
Experienced instructors who meet you where you are and push you to get better, every single class.
Meet The Team
The People Behind Your Progress
Real coaches who've trained and competed at the highest levels — and who care more about your growth than their own highlight reel.
Coach Chino
Prodigy's founder and head instructor, Professor Chino is a first-degree black belt who has trained Gi & No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu for over 12 years. He earned his black belt under Professors Jeremy Lee Henderson and Robson Moura in 2018, refining his game through years of competition and time on the mats — and he's just as passionate about teaching kids as adults.
The Coaching Staff
Coaches Behind Prodigy
Professor · 3rd-Degree Black Belt
Jeremy Lee Henderson
A 3rd-degree BJJ black belt under Robson Moura and U.S. Air Force veteran, Jeremy has trained and taught Jiu-Jitsu for nearly two decades and has produced several black belts of his own.
Professor · Black Belt
Jason Zicherman
Training for 15 years and a black belt since 2020, Professor Jason is a half-guard specialist who teaches the escapes and guard retention that build fearless attackers.
Professor · Black Belt
Luke
A black belt (2022) under Henderson & Moura, former U.S. Marine Sniper and Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor, Luke brings 15 years of experience and a deep passion for teaching.
Coach · Black Belt
Shakiyl Jones
Training since 2011 and a black belt since 2020, Shakiyl coaches by a simple creed: there are no cheat codes — what you put in is what you get out.
Assistant Kids' Instructor
Matthew "Bam Bam" Velez
Prodigy's Assistant Kids' Instructor and an active competitor with around 8 years on the mats — successful at the highest level in both Gi and No-Gi.
Come Train With This Team
Your first class is on us — meet the coaches, step on the mats, and see if Prodigy is your room.
Our Coaching Culture
Student Development First
Every coach at Prodigy shares the same philosophy: your progress is the goal. That means clear instruction, honest feedback, and a room where it's safe to learn, make mistakes and improve.
We've trained with and learned from some of the best in the sport — and we bring that standard to every beginner who walks through the door. You're never just a number here. You're part of the team.
Train With Our Coaches →Your Journey Starts Here
Start Your Jiu-Jitsu Journey
Whether you're training for fitness, competition, self-defense, or to help your child build confidence — there's a place for you at Prodigy Jiu-Jitsu in Fogelsville, PA.
- ✓ Beginner Friendly
- ✓ Family-Friendly Academy
- ✓ Real Jiu-Jitsu Training
- ✓ All Levels Welcome
- ✓ Serving the Lehigh Valley