JAMES “300” FOSTER – 3rd Degree Black Belt

Started his Martial Arts journey at the age of 10 years old and has never looked back. He holds the rank of 3rd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under world renowned Professor Giva “The Arm Collector” Santana of Lotus Club Jiu-Jitsu, and the rank of 1st Degree Black Belt in Aam-Ka-Jutsu (a form of American Karate). Over the past 28 years of his Martial Arts journey, James has dedicated nearly 20 years of training solely to the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is an active Black Belt competitor, proudly sponsored by Shoyoroll, who owns and operates one of the largest academies dedicated to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction in the entire Pacific Northwest. James also travels across the world teaching seminars and doing charity work several months out of the year.

Competition Record (Medals and Trophies)

  • 2015 IBJJF World Master Championship: Black Belt Gold Medalist
  • 2014 IBJJF Seattle International Open: Black Belt Master 2 Gold Medalist
  • 2014 IBJJF Seattle International Open: Black Belt Master 2 Absolute Gold Medalist
  • 2014 Five Grappling: Expert Master Heavyweight No Gi Champion
  • 2014 Five Grappling: Black Belt Master Heavyweight Champion
  • 2014 Five Grappling: Black Belt Master Absolute Champion
  • 2013 IBJJF World Master Championship: Black Belt Silver Medalist
  • 2010 US Open Tournament: <Black Belt> Gold Medalist
  • 2010 US Open Tournament: <Black Belt Open Class> Bronze Medalist
  • 2009 The Revolution Tournament: <Black Belt> Gold Medalist
  • 2007 IBJJF Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championships: <Black Belt> Bronze Medalist
  • 2006 IBJJF Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championships: <Black Belt> Bronze Medalist
  • 2004 No Limits Submission Tournament No Gi Super Fight: Champion
  • 1999 Rumble in the Valley No Gi Super Fight: Champion
  • 1999 Jiu-Jitsu Challenge Tournament: <Blue Belt> Silver Medalist
  • 1998 1st Marcelo Alonso Invitational Tournament: <Blue Belt> Silver Medalist
  • 1997 Washington State Grappling Games: <White Belt> Silver Medalist
  • 1997 Sport Jiu-Jitsu Tournament (Seattle, WA): <White Belt> Gold Medalist
  • 1997 Sport Jiu-Jitsu Tournament (Seattle, WA): <White Belt> Bronze Medalist

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