Biography
Coach Erin started training Jiu Jitsu at the age of 5 and learned from her father, Royce Gracie Black Belt, James Harpe. Coach Erin began competing at 9 and immediately fell in love with the competition scene. In 2013, 19-year-old Coach Erin moved from Connecticut to Tampa, Florida to train with the Gracie Tampa Network (created by Royce Gracie Black Belt, Rob Kahn) and fulfill her dream of becoming a successful MMA fighter. Since moving to Florida, Coach Erin has not only blossomed into a high level competitor and professional fighter, but she developed a passion for teaching our women’s monthly self defense and training competitors. When asked what her mission at GAB is, Coach Erin states, “My mission at GAB is to have everyone feel at home, learn how to protect themselves, get a great workout, and have fun in the process.”
Certifications
⁃ Black Belt under Rob Kahn & Matt Arroyo
⁃ 2014 International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) World Champion : Blue Belt
⁃ 2015 IBJJF World Champion: Purple Belt
⁃ 2014 Abu Dhabi Professional Jiu Jitsu Champion: Blue Belt
– 2018 IBJJF World Bronze medalist
– 2018 NOGI Pan American Champion: Brown Belt
– Multi time IBJJF gold medalist
⁃ Professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter signed with Invicta Fighting Championship