Instructor Bios

Lovato Jiu-Jitsu Instructor Bios

Fletcher Hoffman

Instructor

I initiated my training journey at Lovato’s in 2004 and have since attained the rank of 1st-degree black belt. In 2014, I began teaching the Jumpstart class, fostering the growth of new practitioners. As a brown belt, I achieved a notable accomplishment by securing a bronze medal at the 2017 IBJJF World Masters.

Beyond the Academy, I find fulfillment in backpacking, rock climbing, and mountaineering. In 2023, I successfully summited Mount Rainier and am currently preparing for the challenge of conquering the Grand Teton this year through dedicated training.

Lovato Jiu-Jitsu Instructor Bios

Jose Roman

Instructor

 

I am honored to hold a brown belt under Professor Lovato. My journey at Lovato’s began in 2012, and I started instructing after achieving my purple belt in 2016. Currently, I am responsible for teaching the 6am Jumpstart class and the intermediate Essentials II class. Having started at the academy as a white belt, I have witnessed numerous students and peers undergo their Jiu-Jitsu journey.

Over time, I have taught every level of class that we offer, and it is now my passion to assist others in discovering their inner martial artist and evolving within this art. Whether the goal is to compete, improve health, or learn self-defense, I firmly believe that Jiu-Jitsu can benefit everyone.

Additionally, I have achieved multiple medals at the Okc and Dallas Open in both Gi and No-Gi competitions.

Dylan Nguyen in white gi

Dylan Nguyen

Instructor

I’m Professor Dylan Nguyen & very proud to say that I am a Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Sensei Rafael Lovato Jr.
I began training at Lovato’s School of BJJ & MMA in October of 2012. In 2015, after earning my Blue Belt, I decided to go all in my martial arts journey competing in tournaments as much as I could & becoming an instructor at our academy. I’ve had the honor to be involved with all of our jiu jitsu programs, both Kids + Adults, sharing my knowledge & experience with the next generation of martial artists.
Competitively, I represent our team at the highest stages of sport jiu jitsu across the US, with my colored belt accolades consisting of: 2025 IBJJF Master World Champion (Brown), 2024 IBJJF American National Champion (Brown), 2x IBJJF Pan American Silver medalist (Brown), IBJJF Masters North American Silver medalist (Brown), IBJJF American Nationals Silver medalist (Blue), 2x IBJJF Pan American Bronze medalist (Purple & Brown), IBJJF No-Gi Worlds Bronze medalist (Brown), IBJJF No-Gi Pan American Bronze medalist (Brown), ADCC OKC Open -55kg Champion, as well as multiple time Champion & medalist at various IBJJF Opens at all the colored belts.
After winning my first World title I earned my Black Belt in the fall of 2025 from Sensei Lovato. Only having just begun my competitive career at this new level I look towards having continued success with my focus set on becoming a Black Belt World Champion.
Outside of the academy I enjoy spending much of my time going to music + art shows, exploring our incredibly diverse & growing food scene in OKC, & being around my family.

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Shiloh Roberts

I am Professor Shiloh, holding the rank of second-degree black belt in Jiu-Jitsu. I started at Lovato’s first affiliate school in Seaside, Oregon back in 2007. In pursuit of my passion, I relocated to Oklahoma City in 2008 to train at Lovato’s, with the dream of training full time under the guidance of Professor Rafael Lovato. Over the years, I have competed in various prestigious locations such as the US, Brazil, Abu Dhabi, and Portugal.

Since 2012, I have been honored to share my expertise as an instructor at Lovato’s, where I currently lead the kids program catering to ages 10-15. My dedication to Jiu-Jitsu is further reflected in my personal life, as my wife and I are proud parents of three children, including my oldest son who currently holds a yellow and white belt.

Teaching, training, and competing in Jiu-Jitsu bring me immense joy and fulfillment. My present aspiration is to achieve the title of black belt masters world champion. Beyond Jiu-Jitsu, I find happiness in activities such as skateboarding, swimming, hiking, backpacking, and hunting, embracing a wide range of physical fitness pursuits.

Achievements:

  • IBJJF American Nationals Blue Belt Champion 2009
  • IBJJF Master Worlds Purple Belt Champion 2012
  • IBJJF NoGi Worlds Master Purple Belt Champion 2012
  • IBJJF Adult Worlds Purple Belt Bronze medalist 2012
  • IBJJF Brasileiro Master Brown Belt Champion 2013
  • Black Belt:
  • IBJJF Dallas open gold 2017
  • IBJJF Masters North America gold 2022
  • IBJJF OKC open gold 2023
  • IBJJF Kansas City open gold 2023
  • IBJJF Waco open gold 2023

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Mason Roy

Instructor

In 2014, started at Lovato’s and later became an instructor in 2021. I was honored to receive my brown belt from Professor Lovato in December of the same year. My passion for Jiu-Jitsu was ignited after years of participating in various sports during elementary and high school, including wrestling, football, baseball, and golf. Following a period of feeling like I was just “going through the motions” in college and a corporate job, I discovered the world-class Jiu-Jitsu at Lovato’s in my hometown of OKC, which has since become my true calling. I take great joy in helping new students and teammates uncover their own infinite potential and strength on the mats.

Training at this prestigious academy has not only led to my success in Jiu-Jitsu, both in competition and in personal growth, but has also enriched my life beyond the mats. Outside of Jiu-Jitsu, I am blessed with a wonderful wife of 12 years, two amazing children, and have even ventured into entrepreneurship by starting a landscaping company. Additionally, I have completed three full marathons and have ambitious plans for further pursuits in the realm of long-distance running.

In terms of my competitive achievements, I am proud to have earned the following distinctions in IBJJF competitions:

Silver medalist at the World Master Championship in the blue belt division (Gi)

World Master Champion at the purple belt level (No-Gi)

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Alan-Michael Chow

Instructor

My name is Alan-Michael Chow. I embarked on my Jiu Jitsu journey in 2012 after being introduced to it by a friend, and I currently hold a purple belt. In 2019, I began assisting the Jr. Warriors program, aiming to ensure the next generation of our team’s students find success on and off the mats.

Although I don’t compete frequently, I achieved bronze at the 2021 OKC Open and the 2022 OKC Open in no-gi competitions.

Beyond BJJ, I devote most of my time to baking and spending quality moments with my family.

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Josh Hatley

Instructor

I began my Jiu-Jitsu journey with the Lovato family around 2004 and have been a dedicated member ever since. Earning a black belt in July of 2025, I teach both adult and children’s classes, proudly serving as  co-head instructor of the Lovato kids program. I have achieved multiple 1st place victories at the local competition level, excelling in both Gi and No-Gi. While I do enjoy occasional competition to test myself, my true focus and passion lie in continuously refining my technique to impart the best possible Jiu-Jitsu knowledge to every student I have the privilege to teach.

Beyond the mats, I cherish spending time with my family and pursuing interests such as amateur astronomy, gaming, marksmanship, archery, and traveling. I am dedicated to continually expanding my knowledge and skills in various areas.

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Jared White

Instructor

My jiu jitsu journey began in early 2022. Before this, I had almost no knowledge of Brazilian jiu jitsu. Furthermore, I had no idea how quickly I would fall in love with every aspect of the martial art. I found a new drive and purpose that I hadn’t had before.
After earning my blue belt,  I began assisting and coaching in the fundamentals classes and in 2025, I would go on to teach the Saturday morning all-ranks class. I quickly found that the only thing I enjoyed more than practicing jiu jitsu was teaching it.
I have been very grateful for what jiu jitsu and our team here have done and provided for me both on and off the mats. Truly, I am excited each day to see where the journey takes me.
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Gabriel Plank

Instructor

My name is Gabe Plank and I have been training Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai since 2019. I have made a point in my martial arts journey to train in both disciplines because it is important to me to be a well rounded fighter. I was promoted to purple belt in BJJ in September of 2025, and participated in a Thai Boxing Association tournament in June of 2025 in my amateur debut. I enjoy competing, however, my main focus in training is to learn and share my knowledge as I aspire to be a true martial artist.
You can see me at the Muay Thai classes.
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