Owner of Prevail and lead instructor, Chris Michael, has been passionate about Jiu Jitsu for over a decade. He is currently under the training and mentorship of black belt, Chad Pomeroy, owner of Black Lion Jiu Jitsu in Byron Center. Chris will be the first to tell you that Jiu Jitsu has changed his life and that he loves to share the art with others. He is passionate about what Jiu Jitsu can teach you, its parallels to life’s lessons, and how it can build both physical strength and mental fortitude. Chris, along with his wife, Gwen, strive to build a community that pursues personal excellence both on and off the mat.