Meet Our Coaches and Staff
Get to know our coaches and see how their expertise can guide you.
Ben Lozano
Black Belt/Professor/Owner
Directs all training at Red River BJJ. Focuses on high-level technique and helping every student reach their full potential.
Vanessa Lozano
Black Belt/Professor/Owner
Leads the Women’s Only and LilFu Fighter Classes. Committed to creating a welcoming, strong, and supportive environment on the mats.
Justin Graham
Black Belt/Professor
Teaches Noon and Competition Classes while supporting the team wherever needed. Focused on skill development and practical application.
Aaron Mahurin
Teaches weekly adult BJJ classes and brings expert Judo knowledge to the program. Helps students improve their takedowns, transitions, and overall game.
David Meese
Professor Ben’s early student and leader of the Pirate Class (35+). Brings experience, camaraderie, and a passion for helping adults train hard while staying injury-smart.
Gant Grimes
Leads our Early Bird classes and skillfully combines Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo to help students develop strong fundamentals and well-rounded skills.
Trey Herndon
Assists with Early Bird classes. A dedicated family man and community volunteer who brings strong values and positive energy to every class.
Rachel Slaughter
Leads our Lil’ Fu Fighters (ages 4–6) classes with a perfect mix of fun, structure, and age-appropriate BJJ activities. Draws on her experience working with children and also assists in Women’s Only classes.
Jarret Noll
Newest addition to the coaching staff. Teaches weekly adult BJJ classes and brings fresh energy and dedication to the mats.
Coach Edy
High-level competitor who teaches the majority of our kids classes. Brings energy, skill, and a competitive mindset to our youth program.
Mike Rojas
Well-rounded in Boxing, Muay Thai, and other disciplines. Goes above and beyond by coaching students both on and off the mats to make sure they’re fully prepared for tournaments.
Ninfa Fleisher
Handles daily operations, class scheduling, and keeps the gym running smoothly. You’ll usually see her walking around greeting students and making sure everything runs well.
For sure the gym is awesome. The facilities are nice and the atmosphere is on point. Professor Ben and Professor Vanessa have to be two of the most welcoming instructors I’ve had the chance to train with. This gym right off the rip will make you feel like familia. You feel like you’ve know them for awhile real quick. And I truly appreciate their solid hospitality.
The class has a good mix of diversity from older masters grapplers to solid competitive teens. And everyone in between. The professors and instructors are super knowledgeable and also ultra welcoming.
I’m fortunate to finally get to experience this gym and it’ll be my home for the next two months while on this TDY. I highly encourage anyone that is in the area or on Sheppard AFB to hit this gym up. Join the family. Oss.
I spent my time in Wichita Falls for tech school, and since I was traveling alone, I was looking for a good place to train and meet people. Red River Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ended up feeling like a second family.
From my first day, everyone was incredibly welcoming. They opened their doors and mats to me, took the time to teach great technique, and created an environment full of laughter, respect, and positive energy. I attended kickboxing on Tuesdays and Fridays, where I definitely got humbled, but I learned so much.
Everyone is knowledgeable, humble, and genuinely wants to help you improve, no matter your experience level. It’s an amazing culture to be around.
If you’re in the Wichita Falls area and looking for a gym with outstanding coaching, great training partners, and an incredible community, I can’t recommend Red River Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enough.