Sensei Yaniv is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete, coach, and motivational figure known for blending world class Jiu Jitsu with mindset training and personal development.
Through teaching, seminars, and online content, he emphasizes discipline, resilience, and mental toughness—using jiu-jitsu as a framework for overcoming adversity both on and off the mats.
His approach connects physical training with confidence, leadership, and everyday life performance, inspiring students to build strength, humility, and consistency through the art.
CREDENTIALS AND ACCOLADES
BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 3rd Degree BLACK BELT under Roberto Cyborg Abreu
- IBJJF Certified Black Belt
- CBJJF Certified Black Belt
- Florida Classic CHAMPION Weight and Absolute
- Florida State CHAMPION
- Florida State Absolute Champion
- IBJJF PAN AMERICAN BRONZE MEDALIST
- 4X NAGA CHAMPION
- 2x FGL CHAMPION
- 2X GRAPPLERS QUEST CHAMPION
- Newbreed Champion Gi and No Gi
- Newbreed Champion Open Class Champion
- IBJJF Boca Open Silver Weight Class
- IBJJF Boca Open Bronze Open Class
- IBJJF Miami Spring Bronze Weight Class
FITNESS
- NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SPORTS AND MEDICINE – CERTIFIED
- NATIONAL ACADEMY OF STRENGTH AND FITNESS – CERTIFIED
- APEX FITNESS – CERTIFIED
- CROSSFIT LEVEL 1 COACH
- AUTHOR OF CRAVE BOOK
- AUTHOR OF THE NO EXCUSES JOURNAL
- 24 YEARS EXPERIENCE PERSONAL AND GROUP TRAINER
- RANKED ONE OF TOP TRAINERS IN USA
- 1000’s OF SUCCESS STORY’S
SELF DEFENSE & FIREARMS
- EXPERT KRAV MAGA INSTRUCTOR
- BLACK BELT ISRAELI URBAN COMBAT
- NRA PISTOL INSTRUCTOR
- FLORIDA CONCEALED WEAPONS INSTRUCTOR
- EXPERT WEAPONS DISARM INSTRUCTOR
- SERVICE TO ARMED FORCES AND DOD AGENCIES
PERSONAL LIFE
- HUSBAND OF 22yrs & COUNTING
- FATHER OF 5 KIDS & 2 GERMAN SHEPHERDS
- BOOK AUTHOR
- 1% CLUB FOUNDER
- MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER
- NO EXCUSES PODCAST HOST
- CREATOR OF THE NO EXCUSES COACHING PROGRAM
- CREATOR OF THE 21 DAYS TO GREATNESS CHALLENGE
- INVESTOR