DAGR Management: "Defense Applications and Global Risk Management"
The idea behind DAGR is simple. In a world that too often encourages people to see themselves as victims, we believe in developing capable, confident individuals who are prepared to protect themselves.
DAGR was built around providing practical, effective tools for personal defense, preparedness, and self-sufficenicy. From that mission, we developed a multifaceted organization, with DAGR Submission Fighting Institute serving as the martial arts and combat sports side of that vision.
Through Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, striking, and MMA, we don’t simply teach people how to fight. We develop the skills, confidence, discipline, and mindset necessary to become more capable human beings.

DAGR Submission Fighting Institute was built around a simple philosophy: combat sports should work from the feet to the floor.
Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, DAGR is a Jiu Jitsu and MMA academy focused on developing complete, well-rounded martial artists. Our approach combines modern No Gi Jiu Jitsu with a heavy emphasis on Wrestling and Judo, giving our students the ability to dictate where the fight takes place rather than relying solely on what happens once it reaches the ground.

At DAGR, we believe grappling starts on the feet. Our Jiu Jitsu program places a strong emphasis on takedowns, positional control, pressure, transitions, submissions, and the ability to seamlessly connect Wrestling, Judo, and Jiu Jitsu into one complete grappling system. Students learn not only how to fight from the ground, but how to get there on their terms.

Our Striking and MMA programs build on that same philosophy. Wrestling, grappling, striking, and submissions are trained as interconnected skills rather than completely separate martial arts. Whether your goal is Jiu Jitsu competition, MMA, self-defense, improving your wrestling and grappling, or simply becoming a more capable martial artist, our goal is to give you the tools to become confident in every phase of a fight.