David Hertzog
David Hertzog from Tatu BJJ
David Hertzog is an American born Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt. A former Tatu BJJ team member, today fighting under his own banner, Hertzog BJJ.
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Nickname: Juggernaut was a name was given at Xtreme Fitness around 2005 due to his physical prowess.
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Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Rickson Gracie > Jorge Pereira > Rogerio Taborda > David Hertzog
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David Hertzog’s Main Achievements in BJJ/Grappling:
- 3x No-Gi World Championship Silver Medalist (2008 Purple belt Master, 2009 Brown Master, 2010 Black adult)
- Pan American Bronze Medalist (2009 Brown Belt Master)
- 2x Pan Am No Gi Bronze Medalist (2008 Master – Purple, 2009 Absolut Master – Brown)
- Grapplers Quest Champion
Weight Category in BJJ: Ultra Heavy Weight
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Favourite Technique: Americana from side control.
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Affiliation/Association: Hertzog BJJ
David Hertzog Biography
David was born in Pennsylvania, USA on the 27th of February 1975. He is a black belt under the “Tatu” Taborda. David started his approach to Martial Arts because of his occupation, he is a law enforcer. His first position as an officer was held in Florida, being aware of the constant dangers in a profession like his in such a big city, David started approaching Martial arts for self defence. His first steps in grappling were in Judo and Japanese Ju Jitsu.
He started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu when he came back to his home town, Pennsylvania to work as an Officer there.
He trains with Rogerio “Tatu” Taborda who is a black belt under Paulo Guimarães and Jorge Pereira. In 2009 David Hertzog was part of the filming of a DVD series entitled “Advanced Gi Chokes”.
David Hertzog, who is also a teacher at his home town, became the first American BJJ Black Belt promoted by Professor Taborda in March 2010.
