Biography
Coach Jay, a BJJ Brown belt, began training in 2010 under Jin Yung and Aaron Milam before relocating to the Hudson Valley in 2016 and earning his purple and brown belts under Coach Mike Palladino. Jay helps lead the kids and adults classes at our Fishkill location. Jay takes after his father who originally trained in Long Island, NY. Jay continues to keep the martial arts tradition alive in his family, by sharing the mats with his two sons. His oldest son, Will, is Autistic and through Jay’s tutelage, Will has developed a passion for Jiu Jitsu and the EGA culture. Jay and both his sons can often be found happily rolling around at Open Mats on Sundays. When he is not on the mats, Jay enjoys spending time with his family hiking in the area, searching for records, and going to see live music.