BLACKBELT, OWNER

Richard Goodwin, the owner, is a highly accomplished and respected individual in the grappling industry. With a black belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu and a background as a successful wrestler, Richard's expertise is well-known. He has achieved numerous accolades throughout his career, including being a state placer in high school wrestling and a three-time All American for San Francisco State University. With an impressive record of 132 career wins, Richard has also claimed the title of IBJJF 2023 Blackbelt Master World Champion and has previously been crowned a five-time Master World Champion in Gi and Nogi.

Richard's journey began in high school, where he discovered his passion for wrestling and the unique camaraderie it offers. He continued to pursue his dreams in college and even served in the Army, earning him great respect in the wrestling arena.

Introduced to Jiu Jitsu two decades ago by Jay Janeiro, a black belt and the owner of Evolve Training Center, Richard quickly embraced the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle. He describes Jiu Jitsu as a natural fit for him, believing that it has given his life a deeper meaning. Furthermore, Jiu Jitsu played a significant role in his journey to sobriety, helping him overcome drug and alcohol addiction and live a clean and sober life for over 15 years. Richard firmly believes that Jiu Jitsu has the power to transform lives for the better, combining intelligence with movement to nourish the mind and body with positivity. He finds it beautiful to witness the personal growth and development of individuals as they embark on their own Jiu Jitsu journeys.

In addition to his accomplishments in the grappling world, Richard also holds a position as the Director for the OMCP at the California State Prison in Vacaville, CA. This program is designed to provide education for lifer inmates, assisting them in obtaining their Substance Abuse and Alcohol Certification, which is recognized by the State of California. Richard's impactful work in this field has been recognized and featured on various platforms, including YouTube.com and KTVU Channel 2 News.

Rich and Jennifer partners for life and in business. Our Adult children train and compete in Jiu Jitsu. And it’s through Jiu Jitsu we see strength and determination within them. It’s through our academy we witness transformation walk through those doors. We remind ourselves we do it for the betterment of others.  

*if  you  or  anyone  is  suffering  from  Substance  Abuse  or  Alcohol  and  you  need  help,    please  feel  free  to  reach  out.    “You  don’t  have  to  live  your  life  like  this,  there‘s  a  better  you  waiting”. 

Richard Goodwin, CADCII

At New Creation Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu LLC , our mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment where students can learn the art of Jujitsu while improving their physical fitness, mental focus, and overall well-being. We believe that martial arts training is a powerful tool for personal growth and self-improvement, and we are committed to helping our students achieve their goals.