Our Instructors

Coach Finnie McMahon
Owner

Coach McMahon was first introduced to martial arts at the age of 10 through the study of Kenpo Karate. After being a kayak instructor for three years in Crested Butte, he rediscovered his passion for martial arts and began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Santa Fe, New Mexico under the instruction of Professor Alberto Crane, a black belt under Vinicius Draculino Magaelhes.  In 2001 Coach McMahon moved to Boulder and began studying under Professor Amal Easton, a Renzo Gracie black belt.  Since then, Coach McMahon has earned his brown belt under Professor Easton, and has managed the Easton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy in Boulder for three years, while competing internationally and training in mma.  During that time, he and his staff achieved many distinctions, and have developed a unique and dynamic approach to self-defense training. 

AWARDS:

  •             2001 American International Championship 1st place
  •             2001 SLAM tournament 1st Place
  •             2002 Pancrase 2nd place
  •             2003 Maine Skirmish 2nd place
  •             2003 Grapplers Quest West (Intermediate) 1st place
  •             2004 Grapplers' Quest East (Advanced)1st place
  •             2004 Pancrase Submission Wrestling 3rd place
  •             2005 Pancrase Submission Wrestling 2nd place
  •             2005 Grapplers Quest East (Advanced) 2nd place
  •             Ring of Fire 18 - Winner by referee stoppage 1st round

 

Tessa McMahon
Owner

As a senior at CU in 2001, Tessa began her search for the most realistic form of self-defense, and found it at Easton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Boulder, CO.  After graduating from college, Tessa became a middle school Spanish teacher, and taught for five years in Aurora, CO.  During that time, she continued to train BJJ under Professor Amal Easton, and went on to compete in various tournaments, being the first American woman to win the Pan-American gold medal for two consecutive years.  In 2004, Finnie and Tessa were married, and two years later, decided to dedicate their lives to BJJ through opening an academy in Fort Collins, CO.
     
AWARDS:

  •             2001 1st Place SLAM tournament
  •             2001 1st Place American International Championships
  •             2002 1st Place Grapplers' Quest
  •             2003 Bronze Medalist Pan-American Championships
  •             2004 1st Place Grapplers Quest East
  •             2004 Gold medalist Pan-American Championships
  •             2005 Gold medalist Pan-American Championships
  •             2007 Silver medalist World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships

Coach Larry King

Coach Larry began Training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 1999 with Tim Cartmell, a black belt under Cleber Luciano. Tim lived in southern California, so Larry and his team of training partners traveled to train with Tim, and in the meantime, continued to train and develop on their own. There were few qualified BJJ instructors in the U.S. at the time, and Larry was on the forefront of spreading BJJ to the rest of the U.S. In 2000 Larry met Alberto Crane, a Gracie Barra black belt who had returned from Brazil to live in Santa Fe, NM. Alberto inspired Larry to continue his training, and truly opened his eyes to the art. In 2001 Larry moved to Fort Collins when he was fortunate enough to meet Amal Easton, and was accepted as one of his students. Since then he has trained with the Amal Easton team/Renzo Gracie Team, and continues to train and teach both in Boulder and here at MBJJ in Fort Collins. Larry currently holds the rank of brown belt.

AWARDS

  • 2nd place 2007 Colorado state championship- Pesadissimo
  • 2nd place 2007 Colorado state championship-open Pesadissimo
  • 1st place 2004 CKA SLAM Grappling Tournament-heavy weight
  • 3rd place 2003 Pan American championship- Pesadissimo
  • 1st place 2003 Copa Pacifica-Pesadissimo
  • 2nd place 2003 Grapplers Quest West (Intermediate-heavy weight)
  • 1st place 2001 SW grappling championship open weight-Las Cruces, NM
     

Coach Mike Hresko

Coach Mike Hresko was first introduced to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at the Relson Gracie Academy while growing up in Hawaii. After moving to Colorado to attend Colorado State University, he became a full time student under Professor Amal Easton, at his academy in Boulder. It was at Professor Easton’s academy that Mike became a student of Finnie and Tessa McMahon. He also trained with Larry King here in Fort Collins. After four months of training, Mike began competing at the national level. He currently teaches, trains, and competes for McMahon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Mike holds the rank of purple belt.

AWARDS

  • 2007 Colorado State Grapping Championships 1st Place (Advanced Division)
  • 2007 Colorado State Jiu Jitsu Championships 1st Place (Purple Belt)
  • 2007 Pancrase Submission Wrestling Championships 1st Place
  • 2006 Grapplers Quest-West 4th Place
  • 2005 Grapplers Quest-East 1st Place
  • 2005 CKA Grappling 2nd Place
  • 2004 Grapplers Quest-West 3rd Place

Assistant Instructors

Jason George

Tony Hendrickson

 

 

  

 

  


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