Instructors
Jay Wadsworth
Jay Wadsworth is the director of the EFC and a 3rd degree BJJ Black Belt with over 22 years of experience between his LE and Teaching/fighting careers
Chad Teets
Lieutenant Chad Teets (WCSO) is a BJJ black belt and EFC train the trainer instructor with over 23 years of experience between his LE and Military careers.
Justin Rundles
Lieutenant Justin Rudles (KSP) is a 1st degree BJJ black belt under Royce Gracie and former academy instructor with over 22 years in various disciplines.
Will Vincent
Deputy Will Vincent (ICSO) is a BJJ black belt and certified EFC instructor, also possessing an extensive background in competition and collegiate wresting
Sponsors
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Registration
Cost: $75
Includes: Registration, Swag Bag, T-Shirt, Defense Wipes, and Cinch Bag
When: February 26-27 2026
Time: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM. (Doors open at 8:00am)
Where: GRPS University Gymnasium
Address: 1400 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
​Questions?: Please reach out to Captain Dave Siver at dsiver@grcity.us
This Seminar is recognized by MCOLES for CPE training hours and is MCOLES 302/CPE Funds approved
What to expect:
Thursday 2/26
Doors open 0815
Registration 0815-0845
Opening 0900-0930
1st Session 0930-1130 – No Gi
Lunch / Open mat 1130-1300 – Lunch provided (Jimmy Johns or similar)
2nd Session 1315-1530 - Gi
Open mat 1530-1630
Friday 2/27
Doors open 0830
1st Session 0900-1100 - No Gi
Open mat / Lunch 1115-1245 – Lunch provided (Taco bar or similar)
Giveaway drawing 1245-1300
2nd session 1315-1530 - No Gi
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If you have a dietary restriction, please plan accordingly.
Water, Gatorade and hydration packets will be available along with fruit and snack bars.
What to wear:
No Gi : Shorts / sweats or leggings and T shirt / Rash Guard top
- Note if you wear a “normal” t shirt it will probably get ripped so wear an old one or wear a “compression” style top.
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Gi : A traditional BJJ Gi or BDU/Training Pants and Top or old sweatshirt
– No belts that could rip the mats IE. 5.11 “Tactical” rappelling belts – wear a simple Velcro one.
Wrestling shoes, sock feet or barefoot . Bring sandals or crocs to slip on for moving from the gym (mat space) to conference room where lunch will be at (across the hallway).
– No boots or tennis shoes allowed on mats.
No Gun Belts or Duty gear will be needed or allowed in the Gym.
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