Co-awarded Dennis Pressey Jr.'s Black Belt with Kristian Woodmansee
JT Torres — Lineage & Teammate of Logic Jiu Jitsu
2x ADCC Champion · 4x IBJJF World Champion · Black Belt
Heads up: JT Torres is part of the lineage and competition family that produced Logic Jiu Jitsu. He co-awarded Dennis Pressey Jr.'s Black Belt at his academy alongside Dennis's professor, Kristian Woodmansee, and remains a longtime teammate.
JT Torres is one of the most accomplished grapplers of his generation — a 2x ADCC World Champion, 4x IBJJF World Champion across belts, and the founder of Essential Jiu Jitsu. His no-gi game has shaped a generation of high-level competitors.
JT and Dennis Pressey Jr. came up as teammates inside the same competitive lineage. When Dennis earned his Black Belt, JT and Kristian Woodmansee — Dennis's professor and the founder of Logic Jiu Jitsu — awarded the rank together at JT's academy. Both names are on the promotion.
Dennis trains at Logic Jiu Jitsu in Philadelphia. JT continues to compete and run Essential Jiu Jitsu. The connection between the two academies is lineage, friendship, and shared standards — black belts are not given lightly in this circle, and the people who hold them stay tied to each other.
Credentials
- 2x ADCC World Champion
- 4x IBJJF World Champion
- IBJJF Pan American Champion
- Founder, Essential Jiu Jitsu
- Co-awarded Dennis Pressey Jr.'s Black Belt with Kristian Woodmansee
Frequently Asked
What is JT Torres's connection to Logic Jiu Jitsu?
JT Torres and Dennis Pressey Jr. are longtime teammates and lineage. JT co-awarded Dennis's Black Belt alongside Dennis's professor, Kristian Woodmansee, at JT's academy.
Who awarded Dennis Pressey Jr.'s Black Belt?
Dennis Pressey Jr.'s Black Belt was awarded by Kristian Woodmansee (Dennis's direct professor and the founder of Logic Jiu Jitsu) and JT Torres, together, at JT's academy.
Where does Dennis teach?
Dennis Pressey Jr. is the Head Instructor at Logic Jiu Jitsu in Philadelphia (1360 N American St). That is where you train with him.
Train in the lineage at Logic Jiu Jitsu Philadelphia
Head Instructor Dennis Pressey Jr. — Black Belt under Kristian Woodmansee, co-awarded with JT Torres. Start with the 6-Week Beginner program.