The crew running
the mat.
A full roster of coaches, decades of combined experience, and a coaching style built on clarity over flash. We teach the way we wish we'd been taught.
Dan Kuprin
Dan began training Jiu Jitsu in Philadelphia in 2008 while earning his bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering. He founded the Lewisburg Jiu Jitsu Club in 2012 and has been coaching ever since. His style is known for being creative and unorthodox, shaped by years of cross-training at different gyms.
- Mitsuyo Maeda
- George Gracie
- Nilo Veloso
- Francisco Sa
- Sazinho Sa
- Jorge Gurgel
- Bryan Atterson
- Dan Kuprin
Keith Goldsmith
After collegiate baseball, Keith moved to Pt. Pleasant, WV to begin working as a physical educator and coach in 2009. That same year he began his formal Jiu-Jitsu study at Mid-Ohio Valley BJJ where he earned his blue belt. He moved to Richmond, VA to continue his teaching career and continued to train at Richmond BJJ and Revolution BJJ while also earning his Master’s degree from West Virginia University. Keith began cross training between Richmond and Lewisburg in 2019 and was recently awarded his black belt in late 2025. He now resides here full time and co-teaches both the youth and adult classes at Stellar.
- Mitsuyo Maeda
- Carlos Gracie
- Carlson Gracie Sr.
- Julio Foca Fernandez
- Jarrett Church/Keith Parknow
- Keith Goldsmith
- Keith Goldsmith
Rusty Nelson
Rusty holds a B.S. in Athletic Training and a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). He is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt with 10 years of training experience and has a strong background in strength and conditioning, combining evidence-based rehabilitation with performance-focused coaching.
- Mitsuyo Maeda
- George Gracie
- Nilo Veloso
- Francisco Sa
- Sazinho Sa
- Jorge Gurgel
- Bryan Atterson
- Dan Kuprin
- Rusty Nelson
Tiffany Browning
Tiffany began her Jiu-Jitsu journey in 2019 after moving to West Virginia, training under Dan at Stellar Jiu-Jitsu. She continued to train while splitting her time in West Virginia and Revolution Jiu-Jitsu in Richmond, Virginia. She earned her blue belt from Dan in 2021 and received her purple belt from Revolution Jiu-Jitsu in late 2025.
As a woman in the sport, she is a strong advocate for women training Jiu-Jitsu and loves creating an encouraging environment where women can learn, challenge themselves, and discover what they are capable of. She is excited to help grow the women’s program at Stellar and introduce more women to the sport she is so grateful to be a part of.
Morgan Lynch
Morgan has been a fitness enthusiast since she was a cheerleader at Greenbrier East HS. She continued to workout and take a plethora of fitness classes at Marshall University while pursuing her B.A. in Secondary Education. While teaching at Eastern Greenbrier, she began to run and completed her first half marathon while earning her Juris Doctorate at WVU. She has been leading fitness classes for the past two years.
Nadine Nelson
As a co-owner and parent of children who train, Nadine is dedicated to helping create a welcoming, family-friendly academy where everyone feels at home. She is passionate about fostering a positive community where students of all ages can build confidence, character, and lasting friendships through jiu-jitsu.
Andrew DeGraff
Andrew is a purple belt under renowned coach John Danaher and currently trains at Kingsway Jiu Jitsu in Austin, Texas. When he returns home, he brings the latest techniques and strategies to help sharpen Stellar’s competition team.
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