Description
American judoka, 2016 Olympic silver medalist in the -81 kg division, and 6th
dan black belt in judo. Holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under John
Danaher and Renzo Gracie, awarded by Danaher in November 2013. He trains at and
teaches out of FUJI Gym in Wakefield, Massachusetts, and was coached by Jimmy
Pedro.
Teachers (3)
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John Danaher
sports_martial_artsBrazilian jiu-jitsu
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Wikipedia states Travis Stevens holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under
John Danaher and Renzo Gracie, which Danaher awarded on November 19, 2013; BJJEE
reproduces Danaher's own Facebook post calling Stevens "my friend and
student"
“Stevens also holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under John Danaher and
Renzo Gracie, which Danaher awarded on November 19, 2013.”
— Wikipedia contributors. (2026). Travis Stevens.
Wikipedia (English)link
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“It is with considerable pride and happiness that I learned this memorial
weekend of the outstanding success of my friend and student, Travis Stevens.”
— BJJEE. (2016). John Danaher On The Heart & Work
Ethic of Travis Stevens. BJJ Eastern Europe (BJJEE)link
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Renzo Gracie
sports_martial_artsBrazilian jiu-jitsu
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Wikipedia credits Travis Stevens's BJJ black belt to John Danaher and Renzo
Gracie jointly, with Danaher performing the promotion itself
“Stevens also holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under John Danaher and
Renzo Gracie, which Danaher awarded on November 19, 2013.”
— Wikipedia contributors. (2026). Travis Stevens.
Wikipedia (English)link
history
info
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Jimmy Pedro
sports_martial_artsKōdōkan Jūdō
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Wikipedia lists Jimmy Pedro as one of Travis Stevens's coaches; Bellevue
Reporter (2011) reports Stevens trains with Team FORCE under Jimmy Pedro's
direction; BJJEE reproduces Danaher noting Stevens's "evening Judo
workout under the great Jimmy Pedro"; BJJ Fanatics states Pedro was
Stevens's coach
“Coached by Jimmy Pedro, James Harai Sr., Jason Morris”
— Wikipedia contributors. (2026). Travis Stevens.
Wikipedia (English)link
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“Stevens represents USA Judo and trains with Team FORCE, under the direction of
former world champion and two-time Olympic medalist Jimmy Pedro.”
— Bellevue Reporter. (2011). Travis Stevens takes
gold at judo Grand Prix - Bellevue-native upends Olympic champ on path to gold
medallink
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“Then he would immediately drive back to Boston to do the evening Judo workout
under the great Jimmy Pedro.”
— BJJEE. (2016). John Danaher On The Heart & Work
Ethic of Travis Stevens. BJJ Eastern Europe (BJJEE)link
history
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“Pedro was also the coach of Travis Stevens and Kayla Harrison!”
— Fanatics Authors. (2019). The Judo Academy By Jimmy
Pedro and Travis Stevenslink
history
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Ranks (2)
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receipt_longBlack belt
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BJJ Ranking System (2013-11)
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Wikipedia states Danaher awarded the BJJ black belt on November 19, 2013; BJJEE
independently reports the same date
“Stevens also holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under John Danaher and
Renzo Gracie, which Danaher awarded on November 19, 2013.”
— Wikipedia contributors. (2026). Travis Stevens.
Wikipedia (English)link
history
info
“Travis also holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under John Danaher.
Danaher rewarded Stevens his black belt on November 19, 2013.”
— BJJEE. (2016). John Danaher On The Heart & Work
Ethic of Travis Stevens. BJJ Eastern Europe (BJJEE)link
history
info
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military_tech6 dan
Probable
Dan-Kyu System
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Wikipedia infobox lists Stevens as a 6th dan judo black belt
“Rank 6th dan black belt in judo”
— Wikipedia contributors. (2026). Travis Stevens.
Wikipedia (English)link
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Identifiers
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Plain text
Muñoz, Frederico (YEAR_PLACEHOLDER). Travis Stevens. In Martialis: Martial Arts
Lineage Database. https://martial.is/entity/01KZS3PSKRNV533S2F4ABNVBDV - CC
BY-SA 4.0. Accessed ACCESSED_DATE_PLACEHOLDER.
BibTeX
@incollection{martialis_01KZS3PSKRNV533S2F4ABNVBDV, author = {Muñoz, Frederico},
title = {Travis Stevens}, booktitle = {Martialis: Martial Arts Lineage
Database}, year = {YEAR_PLACEHOLDER}, url =
{https://martial.is/entity/01KZS3PSKRNV533S2F4ABNVBDV}, urldate =
{ACCESSED_DATE_PLACEHOLDER}, note = {CC BY-SA 4.0} }
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