Our Team

Professor Stan Beck

Owner & Head Instructor

Professor Stan Beck brings over four decades of martial arts experience to Utah. A direct student of Renzo Gracie for more than 28 years, he is a Renzo Gracie black belt and former owner of two successful Renzo Gracie academies in Florida. His competition résumé includes a New York State karate championship, MMA bouts and podium finishes at N.A.G.A., Grapplers Quest, World Masters, Pan Ams, and European Championships.

Stan’s martial arts journey began in childhood with judo and karate, later expanding to boxing and Jeet Kune Do before committing fully to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Originally from Queens, NY, he has helped build multiple thriving academies, with his students going on to open seven schools across the U.S. At Renzo Gracie SLC, he continues that legacy by empowering students through confidence, precise technique, resilience, and the renowned Renzo Gracie lineage.

Shane Brenner

Instructor

Shane has been immersed in martial arts since the 1980s, starting in traditional karate and later training in boxing at Gene Lewis Boxing Club in Arizona. By high school, he was a standout wrestler, serving as team captain and placing at the state level. His path into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu began in 1999 at a local club affiliated with Northern Arizona University, where he also cross-trained in Muay Thai and at multiple gyms.

In 2005, Shane began training under UFC veteran Jeremy Horn and went on to compete in 10 professional MMA fights. He later transitioned to focusing exclusively on Jiu-Jitsu, earning his black belt under Pedro Sauer and Eddie Edmonds. With over 30 years of martial arts experience, he brings a deep technical understanding and pressure-tested approach to every class he teaches.

Matt Schuck

Instructor

Matt discovered Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2006 while serving in the United States Air Force and immediately connected with its effectiveness for real-world self-defense. Frequent moves and travel allowed him to train at multiple gyms across the country, exposing him to a wide range of teaching styles and technical approaches.

In 2022, Matt earned his black belt from Eddie Edmunds under the Pedro Sauer association. He is passionate about helping students use Jiu-Jitsu to feel safer, more capable, and more confident in their daily lives, with a strong emphasis on practical self-defense and sound fundamentals.

Dan Gomm

Coach

Dan is a purple belt with 8 years of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu experience and 4 years of teaching both kids and adults. As a dedicated youth instructor, he focuses on building strong fundamentals for ages 4–14 in a structured, supportive, and fun environment.

He first stepped into teaching when his own children fell in love with Jiu-Jitsu, and he quickly developed a passion for helping others grow through the art. In competition, he has earned silver and bronze medals in local Masters divisions. His teaching emphasizes proper technique, consistent effort, and making training enjoyable so students develop confidence, fitness, and resilience.