Dan Lukehart aka "TrumpetDan" - Building Brea JiuJitsu, Media Coverage in JiuJitsu + Coaching at the Highest Level - Pt 2

Consistently Above Average · Jun 18, 2025 · 1h 51m

This is part two of a two-part conversation. The full, uncut version (around 3 hours) is up on YouTube.

Dan Lukehart is a third-degree BJJ black belt under Beneil Dariush, owner of Brea Jiu-Jitsu in California, and co-owner of IBJJFRankings.com. He’s known for his deep understanding of IBJJF rules, his old-school training logs, and his detailed athlete breakdowns.

Dan also coaches Nolan Stuart, who—in his first year as a black belt—won the IBJJF Pan Ams and placed second at both the Brazilian Nationals and the Worlds, losing only to Erich Munis, the current #1 pound-for-pound black belt.

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