BJJ Black Belt / Judo Brown Belt

Adult Programs

Nick Spacek was involved in wrestling during his early years and later trained in Judo and then ultimately in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Nick is the younger brother of Uflacker Academy Instructor George Spacek and the two brothers have always had a passion for grappling, which continues today as adults. Nick is an instructor in the adult classes, the kids program and Judo. Nick focuses his instruction on improving each student’s understanding of the basic fundamental techniques. Under Instructor Nick’s watchful eye, students have the opportunity to further develop their techniques and improve their foundation of BJJ. Nick is a talented instructor who provides clear description of BJJ techniques and allows each student to learn in an exciting environment. Nick is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a brown belt in Judo.

George Spacek

BJJ Black Belt / Judo Black Belt

Kids and Adult Programs

George Spacek has been an accomplished wrestler and martial arts practitioner since childhood. He later he began to practice Judo and trained for many years. Instructor George began to fulfill his aspirations in martial arts once he began learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Professor Christian. “Bjj has given so much to my life. Along with being fun, it has become a great way to connect with my son and do an activity together.” George is an instructor to various adult classes, the elite and beginner kids classes and Judo programs, always offering top quality instruction to his students. Instructor George has the ability to help students reach the next level in their training by refining their technique and providing options that are best suited to their strengths. Instructor George always makes the extra effort to ensure each student understands the elements of each technique being taught. George is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a black belt in Judo.

Sladjana Uflacker

BJJ Purple Belt

Female Self Defense and Kids Program

Sladjana Uflacker is Professor Christian’s wife and works daily to maintain the smooth operation of the academy. She became interested in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu after meeting Professor Christian and she has been training for 4 years, earning her purple belt. Sladjana developed and instructs the very popular and well attended women’s self defense program. The class is an excellent opportunity for women who want to exercise, have fun and learn BJJ, from an experienced female instructor. Sladjana also teaches a well structured kids class and allows each kid to learn at their own pace while providing discipline and fun programs.

James McGovern

Judo Black Belt

Judo

James McGovern has been involved in Judo for 15 years and is an instructor for the Judo program. He has had numerous local, national and international competitive experience. He is a second degree black belt (Nidan) in Judo, a referee and a certified USA Judo coach.
Judo allows students of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to further develop the stand up skills they have already been exposed to in BJJ. Instruction is focused on making students comfortable with combining techniques and developing their strengths while throwing opponents. Students develop stand up skills and throws by applying the Judo principle of “Maximum Efficiency and Minimum Effort”. Since the arts blend together so well, emphasis is placed on competition and working toward a Judo Black Belt, while also training for their BJJ Black Belt.