Meet our Gideon Bloomington Instructors

BJJ Rank : Second Degree Black Belt

Professor Don Fox started training martial arts when he was 4 years old in various disciplines throughout his life such as Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo and Wrestling. He, like many other martial artists saw the amazing art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu displayed on the world stage by Royce Gracie in 1993 at the very first UFC events. Wanting to add this art to his skill set, he began practicing NoGi grappling in 1999 then started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi) in 2000 and developed a passion for practicing and teaching the art. After many devoted years of training along with competing, Professor Fox was awarded his black belt, first degree and second degree by Master Carlos Gracie Jr. Along his BJJ journey he has had the privilege of training with and receiving training/ coaching instruction from multiple Gracie family members themselves, many BJJ legends (including World Champions) and UFC Fighters (Champions.). He was the founder of former Gracie Barra Bloomington and currently Gideon Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Bloomington).

Professor Fox enjoyed competing and has won numerous championships. His achievements include:

2010 IBJJF Chicago International Open – Gold Medalist
2011 IBJJF Chicago Winter Open – 2x Gold Medalist
2012 IBJJ Chicago Summer Open – 2x Silver Medalist
2012 IBJJ Chicago Winter Open – Gold Medalist
2012 IBJJ Chicago Winter Open – Bronze Medalist
2013 IBJJ Chicago Summer Open – Gold Medalist
2013 IBJJ Chicago Summer Open – Gold Medalist No-Gi
2014 IBJJ Chicago Spring Open – Silver Medalist
2014 IBJJ Chicago Spring Open – Bronze Medalist
2016 IBJJ Chicago Spring Open – Bronze Medalist
5x NAGA Midwest Grappling Champion/ Plus Multiple Podiums