OWNER/COACH

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Jiu Jitsu,  Black Belt,  Head Instructor,  Owner has made his  mark in the Grappling Industry.  Rich’s accolades include:  State  Placer at  Oceana  High  School  Wrestling,  NCAA- 3X All American for San Francisco State University, 132 career Wins.  IBJJF  (International Brazillian Jiu Jitsu Federation) Blackbelt, Master 5X World Champion.  

His journey started as a young man in High-School with Wrestling, he quickly found himself in love with the competitiveness and brotherhood the sport offered.  He continued his dreams in College and in the Army. Rich is very well respected in the Wrestling Arena.

Introduced  to Jiu Jitsu 20 years ago by Jay Janeiro, Black Belt, Owner of Evolve Training Center.   He quickly embraced the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle.  He adds, Jiu Jitsu was very natural for me.  I believe it gave my life a  deeper meaning.    And  played  a  great  role  in  my  sobriety  from  drugs  and  alcohol.    I’m  a  better  human  being  living  clean  and  sober  for  over  15  years.   I believe,  Jiu jitsu transforms lives for the better, there's a level of intelligence  in combination with movement that satisfies and feeds the mind  and body  positivity.    It’s  beautiful to  watch  everyone’s  journey  unfold  And  become  better  people  in  life.  

Rich’s  Journey  includes his  work  at  the  California  State  Prison  in  Vacaville ,  CA.   He  is  the  Director  for the  OMCP.  A  program  designed  to  educate  inmates  who  are  Lifers.    OMCP  assist  them  in  providing  education  so  they  may  obtaine  their  Substance  Abuse  and  Alcohol  Certification  which  is  recognized  by  the  State  of  California.  Rich’s  work  is  recognized  and  can  be  seen  via  YouTube.com  Second  Chances  featuring  Richard  Goodwin ,  KTVU  Channel  2  News -  Claudine  Wong News  Anchor  and  Reporter.

Rich  resides  in  beautiful  Benicia  with  his  wife,  Jennifer .  They  have  6  children  who  are  all   adulting.    3 very  spoiled   dogs  (Tyson,  Gracie  and  Ozzy).  

*if  you  or  anyone  is  suffering  from  Substance  Abuse  or  Alchol  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”. -Rich  Goodwin

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