Tess Kent is the Lead Women’s Coach and an Assistant Kids Coach, bringing both competitive experience and a strong teaching background to the academy. She earned her Blue Belt in January 2023 from Professor Marcio Santos in the CMJJ organization and was later promoted to Purple Belt in January 2025 by Professor Garrett Putney under Double Five Jiu Jitsu.
Tess is an accomplished competitor who actively tests her skills at high-level tournaments. Her achievements include:
3rd Place @ No-Gi Pans M1 Blue Belt 2024
2nd Place @ No-Gi Pans M1 Blue Belt Absolute 2024
3rd Place @ NoGi Worlds M1 Blue Belt 2024
1st Place @ No-Gi Worlds M1 Purple Belt 2025
2nd Place @ Gi Pans M1 Purple Belt 2026
Friday Night Lights Pro Purple Belt 145 Nogi Champion 2025-Current
With many years of experience in the education field, Tess brings a thoughtful, structured approach to coaching. She is passionate about helping students grow both on and off the mats and is especially dedicated to creating a supportive environment for women and young students to build confidence, develop strong fundamentals, and enjoy the journey of Jiu-Jitsu.
