Alex Henley

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	Alex Henley VERIFIED
	Black belt 2nd degree VERIFIED
	15 year(s) and 0 month(s) of training
	15 competition matches (10-5-0)
	27 medals (17 x 5 x 5 x )

	January 31, 1976 (age 49)
	Bastrop, Texas, United States of America
	Insight BJJ VERIFIED
	Team Insight / Renzo Gracie
	Facebook profile
	@alexhenleybjj
	Smoothcomp profile

Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda –> Carlos Gracie Sr. –> Helio Gracie –> Carlos Gracie Junior –> Renzo Gracie –> Alex Henley

If I know you and can vouch for your validity, I will vote for you. If you're profile is totally filled out and your pedigree is undeniable, I will vote for you. If you send me chocolate chip cookies, I will vote for you.

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Achievements

	Profile manually reviewed & certificate issued
	Current rank verified by promoting instructor
	Beltchecker.com early adopter (first 500)
	Name verified by credit card
	Coach with confirmed students
	10 verifications received
	25 verifications received
	50 verifications received
	Trained for 5 years
	Trained for 10 years
	Trained for 15 years
	Trained for 20 years
	Won 5 gold medals
	Won 10 gold medals
	Won 25 gold medals
	10 competition matches
	50 competition matches
	100 competition matches
	500 forum posts
	1,000 forum posts

Students

Walter

Sheldon

Chad

Michael

Kerri-Anne

Travis

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Walter

Sheldon

Micah

David

Derrick

Chad

Michael

Rebekah

Travis

Black belt 2nd degree verification progress

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F2W - win by triangle

Brian Marvin, Renzo Gracie, Grayson Henley, Alex Henley and Ricardo Evangelista

Austin Open Nogi Open Weight Champ

Promotion history

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August 10, 2023 - Insight BJJ - Bastrop, TX

2 year(s) 0 month(s) 10 day(s)

Promoted by: Renzo Gracie

December 6, 2020 - Insight BJJ

2 year(s) 8 month(s) 4 day(s)

Promoted by: Brian Marvin

December 2, 2017 - Austin, TX - Mario Esfiha BJJ

3 year(s) 0 month(s) 4 day(s)

Promoted by: Jose Mario MacCord Queiroga

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November 7, 2015 - Austin, TX - Mario Esfiha BJJ

2 year(s) 0 month(s) 25 day(s)

Promoted by: Jose Mario MacCord Queiroga

November 2, 2013 - Austin, TX - Mario Esfiha BJJ

2 year(s) 0 month(s) 5 day(s)

Promoted by: Jose Mario MacCord Queiroga

October 5, 2011 - Austin, TX - Mario Esfiha BJJ

2 year(s) 0 month(s) 28 day(s)

Promoted by: Jose Mario MacCord Queiroga

August 11, 2010 - Austin, TX - CTC (under Mario Esfiha)

1 year(s) 1 month(s) 24 day(s)

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	"No doubt - Legit" VERIFIED +200 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

	"Indirect team mates for IBJJF competitions! BRASA/CTA! I know who his professor is! Legit profile! Congratulations on the promotion!" VERIFIED +200 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

	"Verified, Legit second degree Black belt " VERIFIED +200 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

	"Looks to be well documented, online search backs legitimacy " VERIFIED +175 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Thanks 1 year(s) ago

	"Legit! I know his Professor. Verified!" VERIFIED +150 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

	"Can not deny competition footage. Legit" VERIFIED +150 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

	"Legit. Lots of well documented proof, photos and verifications by high level blackbelts. As well as documented competitions." VERIFIED +150 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

	"Former team mate. Alex is the real deal and a tough roll. Legit as it can get " VERIFIED +150 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

	"Well documented " VERIFIED +150 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

	"I've dropped in at his gym when I was in Austin. " VERIFIED +150 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

	"Amazing guy, amazing black belt and amazing Coach. Always awesome training and getting beat up by him and his students. " VERIFIED +125 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

	"Easily enough evidence to verify rank" VERIFIED +125 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

	"I know Alex personally and have visited his gym. He's a great competitor and awesome instructor!" VERIFIED +125 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

	"Legit 💪🏼" VERIFIED +100 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

	"Trained at his gym for a week as a visitor, taught a judo class while visiting. Was extremely impressed, one of the better black belts I've rolled with, without question." VERIFIED +100 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

	"Well documented Brasa teammate" VERIFIED +100 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

	"Congratulations Professor! " VERIFIED +100 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Thanks, bro 1 year(s) ago Thanks, bro 1 year(s) ago

	"I don't know Alex, but there seems to be enough evidence to verify rank. :)" VERIFIED +100 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

	"legitimate Black Belt. Great Professor and competitor!" VERIFIED +100 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

	"Alex is well known in the ATX BJJ scene. As legit as you can get :)" VERIFIED +100 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

	"Lol.... chocolate chip cookies." VERIFIED +50 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

	"well documented" VERIFIED +20 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

	"Well documented " VERIFIED +20 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

	"Text book profile, no doubts!" VERIFIED +20 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

	"Alex is my coach. He's a BJJ natural and excels at competition. He cares deeply for his students on and off the mats." VERIFIED +20 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

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Black Belt Highlights (First 2 Years)

2020 Austin Open Highlights

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2020 Austin Open Highlights

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Side Control Reversal using Lapel

Defeating Ankle Lock Boot Defense

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Side Control Reversal using Lapel

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Defeating Ankle Lock Boot Defense

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07/17/2022	IBJJF Austin Open	Black Belt, Nogi, Open Weight, Master 4
05/19/2021	2021 Nogi Pans	Black Belt, Medium Heavy, Master 3
09/19/2020	IBJJF Austin Open - Nogi	Black Belt, Medium Heavy, Master 3
09/19/2020	IBJJF Austin Open	Black Belt, Medium Heavy, Master 3
08/10/2019	F2W 121	Black Belt
07/22/2019	IBJJF Austin Nogi Open	Masters 2, black, medium-heavy
07/21/2019	IBJJF Austin Open	Masters 3, black, medium-heavy
04/29/2018	IBJJF Dallas Open	Masters 3, black belt, medium-heavy
04/29/2018	IBJJF Dallas Nogi Open	Masters 2, black belt, medium-heavy
07/23/2017	IBJJF Austin Nogi Open	Masters 3, brown belt, heavywieght
07/23/2017	IBJJF Austin Nogi Open	Masters 3, brown belt, open class
07/22/2017	IBJJF Austin Open	Masters 3, brown belt, heavyweight
03/01/2017	IBJJF Houston Open	Master 3, brown belt, open class
03/01/2017	IBJJF Houston Open	Master 3, brown belt, middleweight
07/24/2016	IBJJF Austin Nogi Open	Master 3, brown belt, middleweight
07/23/2016	IBJJF Austin Open	Master 3, brown belt, middleweight
03/05/2016	IBJJF Houston Open	Master 3, brown belt, middleweight
12/06/2015	IBJJF San Antonio Open	Master 3, brown belt, middleweight
09/20/2015	Masters Worlds	Masters 2, purple belt, lightweight
08/08/2015	NAGA Austin	Masters, purple belt, middleweight
07/25/2015	IBJJF Austin Open	Master 2, purple belt, middleweight
03/07/2015	IBJJF Houston Open	Master 2, purple belt, middleweight
12/15/2014	NAGA Worlds	Purple belt, middleweight
08/09/2014	NAGA Austin	Masters, purple belt, middleweight
06/21/2014	Newbreed Ultimate Challenge	Purple belt, cruiserweight
06/21/2014	Newbreed Ultimate Challenge	Purple belt, open class
04/09/2014	Gracie Grappling Cup	Purple belt, middleweight

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07/17/2022	IBJJF Austin Open	Black Belt, Nogi, Open Weight, Master 4	Christopher Easter	Win Ref's Decision
07/17/2022	IBJJF Austin Open	Black Belt, Nogi, Open Weight, Master 4	Fernando Sed	Win Arm bar
05/21/2021	IBJJF Nogi Pans	Black Belt, Medium-Heavy, Master 3	Billy Crafton	Loss 2 points
05/21/2021	IBJJF Nogi Pans	Black Belt, Medium-Heavy, Master 3	Jack Daniels	Win Triangle Choke
09/19/2020	IBJJF Austin Open	Black Belt, Medium-Heavy, Master 3	Ricky Nelson	Win Triangle Choke
09/19/2020	IBJJF Austin Open	Black Belt, Medium-Heavy, Nogi, Master 3	Ricky Nelson	Win Arm bar
09/19/2020	IBJJF Austin Open	Black Belt, Medium-Heavy, Master 3	Gustavo de Santana	Win Ankle Lock
08/10/2019	F2W 121	Black belt, 185lb	Lance Yager	Win Triangle
03/02/2019	F2W 103	Black belt, 180lb	Marcello Azevedo	Loss Split decision
01/19/2019	IBJJF European	Master 3, black belt, middle weight	Leonardo Melo	Loss Points
01/19/2019	IBJJF European	Master 3, black belt, middle weight	Jose Oliveira Alencar	Win Kimura
03/15/2017	F2W 27	Brown belt, 185lbs	Dagoberto Chapa	Win Bow and arrow choke
01/08/2017	Submission Hunter Pro 6	Brown belt, 180lb	Craig Smith	Win Triangle
10/25/2016	F2W 15	Brown belt, 170lb	Robert Brice	Loss Split decision
03/04/2016	F2W 3	Brown belt, 180lb	Tommy McCay	Loss Decision

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