Professor Rebecca Blair
Professor Rebecca is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Professor Clark Gracie and she began training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2008. Rebecca has competed in a variety of venues, including Fight to Win and IBJJF PANS and she is still an active competitor. Her passion is for teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and self defense with the goal that it will not only teach people the skills to defend themselves, but to also empower them to become better in every aspect of their lives. Rebecca is also a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner and has an extensive background in Emergency Medicine.
Jeramy Blair
Jeramy is a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and he began training in 2007. Jeramy took approximately 3 years off of training to attend anesthesia school, which he earned a master’s degree as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Jeramy resumed training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu shortly after graduating in December of 2012. Although he has experience competing, he truly enjoys teaching. His fun and energetic personality shine brightly when he’s teaching the kids classes. Jeramy and Rebecca have two children, Xavier and Gabriella, who also train in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Justin Scalzo
Defensive Tactics Instructor | Combatives Specialist | BJJ 3rd Degree Blue Belt
23+ Years Law Enforcement | 15+ Years Instructional Experience
Justin Scalzo is a highly experienced law enforcement professional, combatives expert, and defensive tactics instructor with over 23 years of service and more than 15 years of teaching experience. He specializes in Use of Force, tactical control, and ground-based defense, training both law enforcement professionals and civilian students across Pennsylvania.
Justin holds a 4th Degree Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Professor Rebecca Blair at Gracie Allegiance and has trained in ground fighting and mixed martial arts for over two decades. His extensive martial arts background includes a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Haidong Gumdo (Korean sword martial art), a Black Belt in Khochi-Kali Kar, and cross-training in Aikido, Judo, Krav Maga, and Kickboxing, with competitive kickboxing experience.
He is a certified instructor in:
• Use of Force (MPOETC)
• Defensive Tactics
• Firearms & Patrol Rifle (NRA)
• TASER (TASER Training Academy)
• OC/Pepper Spray
• Physical Fitness and Conditioning
• Tactical Medicine (DHS/FLETC)
• Combatives (Effective Fitness Combatives)
He is also a former head instructor at a regional police academy and a former certified Krav Maga Law Enforcement Instructor (Krav Maga Worldwide).
Currently, Justin teaches Use of Force law, tactical grappling, control and restraint techniques, and combat mindset strategies to both police and civilian groups. He remains active as a defensive tactics and combatives instructor, bringing real-world experience and a deep martial arts foundation to every class he leads.
Robert Rundle
Robert was born in 1976 in a small town in Missouri. He married his wife, Magi, at the age of 19 and they moved to Pennsylvania in 1998 with their new baby girl. They welcomed their second daughter in 2000. He became interested in martial arts from a young age and had some training in Aikido and Aikijutsu. He began training in Judo in 2010 with his oldest daughter under Sensei Paul Bova. He began competing a few months into training and had many podium appearances for gold, silver, and bronze medals. He has trained with and learned from Olympic athletes and National competitors from across the USA. He has continued training in Judo and has earned the ranking of Nidan (2nd degree black belt.) He is the head Judo instructor at Gracie Allegiance PA as well as a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Professor Rebecca Blair. He still attends classes at Trafford Judo and helps teach classes there as well. He teaches traditional Judo as well as how to apply the techniques without a Gi.
Aldo Garcia
Aldo has a passion for combat sports and enjoys sharing his passion with everyone. He has over two decades of experience and has competed in boxing, wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Aldo holds a black belt in Judo and Aikido as well as a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Professor Rebecca Blair. Aldo has trained a variety of students ranging from hobbyists, active fighters, and law enforcement. Aldo also owns Amivares, which is located in Mount Pleasant, PA where he teaches boxing, mixed martial arts, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fundamentals.