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 Confirmed

  Confirmed

  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"

  The evidence establishes the claim: it is sufficient and consistent, and any conflicting evidence is resolved.

  location_onRenzo Gracie Academy badge

  fact_checkassessed by FSMverified

  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  2 sources expand_more

  fact_check

  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 history info

  “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 history info
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  Renzo Gracie

  sports_martial_artsBrazilian jiu-jitsu Probable

  Probable

  Wikipedia credits Travis Stevens's BJJ black belt to John Danaher and Renzo Gracie jointly, with Danaher performing the promotion itself

  The evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.

  location_onRenzo Gracie Academy badge

  fact_checkassessed by FSMverified

  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  1 source expand_more

  fact_check

  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 Confirmed

  Confirmed

  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

  The evidence establishes the claim: it is sufficient and consistent, and any conflicting evidence is resolved.

  location_onPedro's Judo Center badge

  fact_checkassessed by FSMverified

  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  4 sources expand_more

  fact_check

  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 history info

  “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 history info

  “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 info

  “Pedro was also the coach of Travis Stevens and Kayla Harrison!”

  — Fanatics Authors. (2019). The Judo Academy By Jimmy Pedro and Travis Stevenslink history info

Lineage

• Brazilian jiu-jitsuJohn Danaher ← Renzo Gracie ← Carlos Gracie Jr. ← Rolls Gracie ← Carlson Gracie ← Carlos Gracie · 6 generations
• Kōdōkan JūdōJimmy Pedro ← James Pedro Sr. ← Edmund Mede · 3 generations

Ranks (2)

• sports_martial_artsBrazilian jiu-jitsu

  receipt_longBlack belt Confirmed

  Confirmed

  Wikipedia states Danaher awarded the BJJ black belt on November 19, 2013; BJJEE independently reports the same date

  The evidence establishes the claim: it is sufficient and consistent, and any conflicting evidence is resolved.

  BJJ Ranking System (2013-11)

  granted by John Danaher

  fact_checkassessed by FSMverified

  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  2 sources expand_more

  fact_check

  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
• sports_martial_artsKōdōkan Jūdō

  military_tech6 dan Probable

  Probable

  Wikipedia infobox lists Stevens as a 6th dan judo black belt

  The evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.

  Dan-Kyu System

  fact_checkassessed by FSMverified

  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  1 source expand_more

  fact_check

  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 history info

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