Meet Your Instructor
Great Coaching Changes More Than Technique.
Experienced instruction, genuine relationships, and a clear path forward—for first-time students, growing athletes, and seasoned competitors.
The Collective approach
Coaching Built Around People.
Progress looks different for every student. Our job is to meet you where you are, teach with clarity, and help you keep moving forward.
Clear Instruction
Complex skills are broken into practical steps so students understand what to do and why it works.
Personal Progress
Students are challenged appropriately and supported as their confidence, discipline, and ability grow.
Real Community
Strong coaching creates a room where people feel welcome, accountable, and invested in one another.
Head Instructor & Co-Founder
Professor Ray Morrow
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Professor Ray is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Professor Otavio Sousa and Professor Scott Carr. Raised in Idaho after being born in Southern California, he began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 1999.
In 2008, Ray returned to Southern California to immerse himself in full-time training and begin his work as an instructor. He went on to compete internationally, teach students of every age and experience level, and help develop instructors at Gracie Barra Headquarters in Irvine.
Along the way, he learned from many of the sport’s most respected leaders, including Master Carlos Gracie Jr., Marcio Feitosa, Flavio Almeida, Vinicius “Draculino” Magalhaes, Braulio Estima, Otavio Sousa, and Scott Carr.
Today, his focus is creating a welcoming academy where every student has a clear path to grow in skill, confidence, discipline, and character—and a community that feels like home.
“Patience, consistency, and genuine relationships are the foundation of great instruction.”
Professor Ray Morrow
From day one forward
A Coach Invested in Your Progress.
Whether it is your first class or your next competitive goal, you deserve instruction that is thoughtful, structured, and personal.
Teach Clearly
Understand the purpose behind each movement and build your skills in a logical progression.
Train With Purpose
Practice in a structured environment that balances challenge, safety, and steady improvement.
Grow Together
Become part of a team that values discipline, character, effort, and genuine connection.
Your Journey Starts With One Class.
Meet the team, experience the coaching, and see why The Collective feels different.