# Jamil Hill-Taylor ("Wizard")

> Black Belt | United States

## Overview

**Name:** Jamil Hill-Taylor

**Nickname:** Wizard

**Belt Rank:** Black Belt

**Nationality:** United States

**Gender:** Male

**Weight:** 66 kg


## Bio

Shane Jamil Hill-Taylor was born on December 8, 1995 in Suitland, Maryland – United States of America.

Growing up very connected with sports, Shane played football and practiced taekwondo in his early childhood. Jiu-jitsu crossed Jamil’s path at the age of 8 when he was convinced by a few friends to join Team Lloyd Irvin’s (TLI) Summer camp. The experience greatly enhanced his interest in grappling as he explained:

At TLI’s jiu-jitsu kids program Shane met Donald Achnick (also known as “Master Donnie”). Achnick became a strong influence in Hill-Taylor’s development as a BJJ athlete, following Jamil’s evolution throughout all belts.

Shane Hill-Taylor first started competing in 2005, immediately falling in love with the tournament aspect of this martial art/sport. His interest expanded further once Shane witnessed (from the sidelines) his first IBJJF World Championship back in 2009. He decided then he wanted to pursue a career as a professional grappler, competing the following year in the sport’s most important tournament, placing second in the blue belt juvenile division.

Shane’s jiu-jitsu skills showed potential for greatness from early on, pilling important titles to his vast grappling resume, including 3 world titles and 2 Pan American titles in the lower belt divisions. Trophies that led Hill-Taylor to his black belt, a promotion that occurred in June 2016.

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Shane Hill-Taylor vs John Naples

Shane Hill-Taylor vs Chris Nalls
## Gym Affiliations

- **AJJ Apex Jiu-Jitsu** (Sterling, United States) — Head Instructor
## Specialties

- Omoplata
## Achievements

- 1st Place IBJJF World Championship (2018)
- 1st Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2021)
- 1st Place SPYDER Invitational (2017)
- 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship (2021)
- 2nd Place IBJJF Pans Championship (2018/2019)
- 3rd Place IBJJF World Championship (2017)
- 3rd Place IBJJF Pans Championship (2017)
- 1st Place IBJJF World Championship (2015 purple, 2016 brown)
- 1st Place IBJJF World Championship Juvenile (2012 blue)
- 1st Place IBJJF Pans Championship (2012/2014 blue)
- 1st Place IBJJF NY BJJ Pro (2014* purple)
- 1st Place IBJJF NY Spring Open (2014 blue, 2015** purple, 2016 brown)
- 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship Juvenile (2010 blue)
- 2nd Place IBJJF Boston Winter Open (2013 blue)
- 3rd Place IBJJF World Championship (2011 blue)
- 3rd Place IBJJF Pans Championship (2015 purple)
## Lineage

- Rickson Gracie
- Jorge Pereira (Coral Belt)
- Leo Dalla (Black Belt)
- Lloyd Irvin (Black Belt)

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**Last Updated:** September 08, 2026

**Data Source:** bjj.space (https://bjj.space/people/jamil-hill-taylor)