Professor Joe Ahlert
Head Jiu Jitsu Instructor
Professor Joe Ahlert is a 4th degree Black Belt under Master Renzo Gracie. He has been a life long student under the Gracie family starting his Jiu Jitsu career off in 1993 training with Royce and Rorian Gracie at the mere age of 13 even before the first UFC took place.
He received his Blue Belt from Master Royler Gracie and began training under Renzo Gracie when he opened his first academy in Nyc. He then formed a strong relationship with John Danaher out of the Renzo Academy who promoted Professor Joe to his Purple and Brown Belts and has cornered Joe in his Championship MMA fights.
He received his Black Belt from Master Renzo himself and is forever grateful to him. Professor Joe Ahlert has been teaching Jiu Jitsu for over 25 years and is well known for his critical attention to detail and his amazing way of passing information on to his students. He has had numerous students go on to win Professional MMA Championships and World Titles in Jiu Jitsu.
Over the last almost 30 years Professor Joe Ahlert has also won numerous Championships in each of the combat sports he’s fought in including: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, No Gi Grappling, Professional MMA, Shootfighting Matches and more.
He states himself that he’s always been much more interested in instructing students on a deep level to go on and see them achieve greatness with his deep passion for teaching to help them along the way.
He believes becoming a champion yourself is good, but if you can make numerous people around you become champions that is where greatness lies. Professor Joe Ahlert is a very talented grappler and instructor who always puts the students first and is known as an instructor of instructors.
Greg Mihovich
Head Muay Thai Instructor
Greg has over 30+ years of experience in numerous training methods and Martial Arts. He has studied under the best of the best in their respective fields and is a an expert at crafting training plans to best fit the needs and goals of the students at Ahlert Jiu Jitsu.
His extensive Muay Thai experience through competition and life long instruction has made him one of the most highly sought out Muay Thai instructors in the area. Just one session with Greg and you immediately realize his passion and expertise in his craft.
Professor Daniel Giudice
Jiu Jitsu Instructor
Rank: Black Belt Under Joe Ahlert
Experience: ~8 years
Training & Promotion Timeline
- Blue Belt – Earned in 1 year
- Purple Belt – Earned in 3.5 years; began covering classes as needed
- Brown Belt – Earned in 5.5 years; appointed Assistant Instructor
- Black Belt – Achieved in just 8 years of training under the very close supervision of Prof Joe Ahlert
Key Strengths
- Fast Learner & Dedicated Practitioner: Progressed from white to black belt in under 8 years
Instructor • School Teacher by profession so has a clear and concise way of passing on knowledge to students
- Leadership: Experienced in guiding students and supporting head instructors
- Technical Knowledge: Well-versed in both gi and no-gi fundamentals and advanced techniques
- Team-Oriented: Committed to fostering a positive, growth-focused training environment
Paul Capaldo
Head MMA Instructor
Paul Capaldo is a Professional MMA fighter with a current record of 12-1. He is renowned for his spectacular highlight knockouts and his unique style of blending his vast Martial Arts experience together.
He has a fantastic way of passing on his expertise to the students at Ahlert Jiu Jitsu and his passion is for teaching undeniable. His class has quickly become one of the most popular for good reason.
Professor Anthony Cinquegrana
Jiu Jitsu Instructor
1st degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Professor Joe Ahlert.
Experience:
15 years of training BJJ with 12 years of teaching experience.
Teaching Philosophy:
“I believe Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is more than a martial art—it’s a tool for building discipline, confidence, and community. My goal as an instructor is to help every student grow on and off the mats, whether they are training for competition, self-defense, or personal development”
Professor Eddie Prince
Jiu Jitsu Instructor
3rd degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under professor Joe Ahlert.
19 years of training BJJ. 5 years of MMA training. 2 and 0 record as a amateur MMA fighter. 10 years of teaching BJJ. Multiple BJJ competitions.
Crystal Murray
Women’s Jiu Jitsu and Yoga Instructor
A Certified yoga instructor and a blue belt in Brazilian jujitsu, Being a Jujitsu Practitioner has a huge influence on her style of yoga, focusing on strength, balance and flexibility. Strengthening the body through movement. Crystal has a passion for self defense and making women stronger. Be prepared to stretch, drill and have fun!
Professor Mike Elshamy
Jiu Jitsu Instructor
‘Shamy’ is a 3rd degree black belt under Professor Ahlert who has studied under other world class instructors , such as Matt Serra and John Danaher for years in New York City. Shamy started with wrestling where he captured the district title 2 times and a regional title for Brick Memorial High School qualifying for the New Jersey State Tournament 3 years in a row. He has been coaching wrestling and jiu jitsu at multiple schools both here at home in New Jersey and across multiple countries in Europe for almost 15 years. Shamy competed in MMA for Ring of Combat from 2010 – 2017, competed and won many belts and medals across the local grappling circuits, including NAGA and those hosted by both the IBJJF and ADCC