Meet our Assistant Coaches

Having our assistant instructors at Harbor Jiu Jitsu adds tremendous value—not just for the gym’s operations, but more importantly, for the members’ growth and overall experience. Assistant instructors help maintain a strong student-to-coach ratio, ensuring more personalized attention, faster progress, and better technique development. They reinforce our head instructor’s teaching philosophy, offer different perspectives, and help foster a welcoming and supportive training environment.


  • Assistant Instructor

    Nick is a Jiu Jitsu purple belt with over five years of training at Harbor Jiu Jitsu. With a strong background in wrestling from Egg Harbor Township High School and the Rutgers University club team, Nick has successfully competed in events like NAGA and the ADCC Open, earning multiple medals. While known for his competitive spirit, he’s equally passionate about teaching and mentoring others. Nick shares his knowledge with both adult teammates and the kids program, helping students grow on and off the mats. He currently teaches the No-Gi Basics class on Wednesday nights.

  • Assistant Instructor

    Earl Jones Jr. is a dedicated assistant instructor with over five years of experience in training, teaching, and competing. He began his martial arts journey in Mount Vernon, New York under former Glory Kickboxing champion Elvis Gashi and Peter Simone, developing a strong foundation in kickboxing. Earl has competed in several regional events, gaining valuable insight as both a student and competitor. Now training and teaching at Harbor Jiu Jitsu, Earl shares his passion by coaching kids classes and teaching MMA fundamentals. He takes pride in helping students build confidence, master the basics, and grow through discipline and challenge.