MEET COACH ALEX PEARSON

Coach Alex was born and raised in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. As a Highschool athlete he was recognized as an All-Conference wrestler in the 171lbs weight class as well as an All-Conference and All-Area Runningback. Upon graduating Alex went on to play football at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Alex has trained BJJ for nearly 10 years under the tutelage of several world renowned BJJ practitioners such as Vitor “Shaolin” Ribeiro and Emily Kwok. Currently, he is a black belt under Tim Blackstone of Rebel BJJ. 

Alex resides in Northfield with his wife Professor Jessica Benson of St. Olaf College and their two boys Rory and Eilo.