Carlton Rowe
Title: Founder/Owner of the CRowesNest
Rank: Black Belt
- Started training traditionally in 1992.
- Earned my Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do in 1996
- Earned my 2nd Degree in 1998.
- 6X Michigan State TKD Champion
- 4X Indiana AAU State TKD Champion
- 4X National TKD Champion
- Started Jiu Jitsu 2004
- Opened the Nest in 2007.
- Joined Team Rhino in 2014
- Earned Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 2023


Derek Mosher
Assistant Instructor:
Rank: Purple Belt
Derek started Jiu Jitsu in 2016, his favorite thing about it, is the technical depth. His favorite technique is the Mata Leao!

Wendy McVicker
Assistant Instructor:
Rank : Purple Belt
Wendy started training with her son in 2018, with the goal of learning some self defense and bonding with her kid! Since then she has become a staple at the Dojo! Her favorite techniques are bicep crush's and heel hooks!

Justin Powell
Assistant Instructor:
Rank: Purple Belt
Justin started Jiu Jitsu in 2018, finding that it is the greatest escape and remedy to all problems big and small. His favorite move is the Loop Choke!

Rob Largent
Assistant Instructor:
Rank : Purple Belt
Rob started Jiu Jitsu in 2012, after having a few MMA fights he has decided that Jiu Jitsu is all he needs and wants when it comes to training. He can usually be found in a leg entanglement of some kind!