James “300” Foster

Owner and Head Coach
5th Degree Black Belt

James began his martial arts journey in 1987 at the age of 10, studying a form of American Karate called Aam-Ka-Jutsu. He trained with the Aamerican Colleges of Karate (ACK) in Kent, Washington for nearly 10 years earning the rank of 1st degree black belt in Aam-Ka-Jutsu.

In 1996, James had his first experience training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) at Mohler Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts in Irvine, Texas. It was at this time that he met his life long friend and mentor Allen Mohler, and decided to shift his focus to training BJJ. He trained and/or held rank under several world class instructors from many different BJJ affiliations including Allen Mohler (Alliance Jiu-Jitsu), Marcelo Alonso (Carlson Gracie Team), Marcio “Mamazinho” Laudier (Gracie Barra), Giva Santana (formerly Lotus Club Jiu-Jitsu now co-founder of One Jiu-Jitsu), and Juliano Prado (Brazilian Top Team).

In 2003, James became an affiliate of Lotus Club Jiu-Jitsu and began his career as a full time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor. In October of 2005, he achieved the rank of black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Giva Santana and Juliano Prado (both under Lotus club at that time). He currently holds the rank of certified 5th Degree Black Belt under Giva Santana and One Jiu-Jitsu.

COMPETITION RECORD:

  • 2006 Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championships: Black Belt Bronze Medalist

  • 2007 Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championships: Black Belt Bronze Medalist

  • 2010 US Open Tournament: Black Belt Bronze Medalist

  • 2013 Master & Senior World Championship: Black Belt Silver Medalist

  • 2014 Five Grappling: Black Belt Master Heavyweight Champion

  • 2014 Five Grappling: Black Belt Master Absolute Champion

  • 2014 Five Grappling: Expert Master Heavyweight No Gi Champion

  • 2014 IBJJF Seattle International Open: Black Belt Master 2 Gold Medalist

  • 2014 IBJJF Seattle International Open: Black Belt Master 2 Absolute Gold Medalist

  • 2015 IBJJF Worlds Master Championship: Black Belt Master 2 Gold Medalist

  • 2018 IBJJF Worlds Master Championship: Black Belt Master 3 Gold Medalist

  • 2018 IBJJF Worlds Master Championship: Black Belt Master 3 Absolute Division Bronze Medalist

  • 2018 Fight to Win 86 Super Heavy Weight Superfight vs Foster Bailey: Win via Decision

  • 2019 IBJJF Worlds Master Championship: Black Belt Master 3 Gold Medalist