# Black Tie Jiu-Jitsu Tallahassee > Tallahassee, United States ## Overview **Name:** Black Tie Jiu-Jitsu Tallahassee **Description:** Black Tie Jiu-Jitsu Tallahassee, led by Professor Shane Weinischke, offers comprehensive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training in Tallahassee, Florida. The academy provides instruction in both gi and no-gi grappling, kickboxing, and wrestling for students of all ages and skill levels. Professor Shane Weinischke is a 2nd degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu who has trained at prestigious academies including the BJJ Art Academy in Itacoatiara, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and the world-renowned De La Riva Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Copacabana. As a retired professional Mixed Martial Artist who debuted in 2006, Shane competed at the highest regional level with victories in The RFC: Reality Fighting Championship, Island Fights, and other promotions throughout the Southeast. He has been actively competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2005 and continues to train and compete regularly. Beyond coaching, Shane has extensive experience as a promoter, having organized and hosted over a dozen amateur competition events, and has served as a certified judge, referee, and commissioner throughout the State of Florida. The coaching team includes four additional black and brown belts: Joshua Elliott (Black Belt, amateur MMA record 5-4 with 3 submission victories, SEC Bantamweight Champion, NewBreed Jiu Jitsu Federation Advanced No Gi Champion), Gus Martinez (Black Belt, training since 2016, U.S. Army Veteran, full-time ICU Nurse), Jacqi Martin (Brown Belt, Copa America No Gi Champion, Fuji Gold Medalist, training since 2011, Yoga Instructor), and Stephen Khandjian (Brown Belt, amateur MMA victory by submission, full-time Paramedic). The academy offers specialized programs including morning classes, all-levels fundamentals, juniors programs (wrestling and BJJ), competition team training, open mat sessions, and personal coaching for functional fitness, self-defense, kickboxing, wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 2711 Killarney Way Tallahassee, FL 32309, United States **Phone:** +1 850-508-1132 **Email:** ShaneWeinischke@yahoo.com **Website:** https://TallahasseeJiuJitsu.com **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weinischke_martial_arts - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/345556532236157 ## Instructors ### Shane Weinischke - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** 2nd degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Retired Professional Mixed Martial Artist with extensive competition experience. Has trained at BJJ Art Academy in Rio de Janeiro and De La Riva Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Copacabana. Actively competing since 2005. ### Gus Martinez - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, training since 2016. U.S. Army Veteran and full-time ICU Nurse. ### Jacqi Martin - Brown **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt, training since 2011. Yoga Instructor with competition experience. ### Joshua Elliott - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt with amateur MMA experience. SEC Bantamweight Champion and NewBreed Jiu Jitsu Federation Advanced No Gi Champion. ### Stephen Khandjian - Brown **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt. Full-time Paramedic with amateur MMA experience. ## Programs ### All Levels Fundamentals **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Fundamentals program for all skill levels focusing on core BJJ techniques **Classes:** ### Advanced No Gi **Skill Level:** Advanced **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Advanced no-gi grappling for experienced practitioners **Classes:** ### Juniors Brazilian Jiu Jitsu **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** BJJ program for children and teens **Classes:** ### Juniors Wrestling **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Wrestling program for children and teens **Classes:** ### Kickboxing **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Striking classes for all levels **Classes:** ### Morning Crew **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Early morning training sessions **Classes:** ### Competition Team **Skill Level:** Intermediate **Age Group:** all_ages **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Competition-focused training for athletes preparing for tournaments **Classes:** --- **Last Updated:** March 10, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-states/florida/tallahassee/black-tie-jiu-jitsu-tallahassee)