Carlos Chavez
Co-Founder | Head Coach
2nd Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
Carlos Chavez started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in October 2006. Began teaching boxing and Jiu Jitsu as a Purple Belt in 2011. Received rank of Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu on December 12, 2015. With the help of family and friends established Tension Tribe Jiu Jitsu in March 2021.
Competitions
White Belt
NAGA Texas No-Gi Championships
Machado No Gi Championship
Carlos Machado Winter Wars
Blue Belt
Europa World Grappling Championship
NAGA Texas Grappling Championship
Black Belt
2022 IBJJF Waco Open
2023 IBJJF Austin Winter Open
2023 IBJJF Waco Open
Pedro (Pete) Arevalo
Adults Coach
Black Belt
Aaron Crothers
Kids/Adults Coach
Purple Belt
Aaron is a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He has been training for 6 years. He is an instructor for kids and assistant for adult class. Known for having fun with students while pushing them to discover themselves. He competes regularly in IBJJF tournaments in the middle weight division and placed 3rd at the World Master Championship in 2023.
Competitions
Blue Belt
2023 Jiu Jitsu World League Dallas
Purple Belt
2023 IBJJF Houston Open
2023 IBJJF Austin Open
2023 IBJJF Dallas Summer Open
2023 IBJJF Houston Fall Open
2023 IBJJF World Master
2023 IBJJF Waco Open
2024 IBJJF Austin Winter Open
2024 IBJJF Dallas Open
2024 IBJJF OKC Open
Selena Chavez
Co-Founder | Member Relations | Kids Coach
Blue Belt
Selena is one of the founding members of Tension Tribe Jiu Jitsu.
She has been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu off and on since 2018. She left her full time job to become a stay-at-home mom but has experience in management, accounting, and education. Helped establish Tension Tribe Jiu Jitsu in March of 2021. She manages the Social Media, Members Relations of the Tribe, and helps with the Kids Classes.