Professor Andrew Pardee is a local Weirton, WV native that owns and operates Andrew Pardee Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy which is a Shawn Hammonds Affiliated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school.
Professor Pardee started his Martial Arts Journey learning the art of Karate at a very young age after years of training Mr. Pardee went on to pursue his journey in learning different styles such as Judo, Boxing, Kick Boxing, MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Mr. Pardee has had the privilege to train with some of the best in the world such as Shawn Hammonds, Clark Gracie, Rolles Gracie JR, Roberto Aka Cyborg Abreu, Dean Lister, as well as UFC former Champion Cody Aka No Love Garbrandt.
With 15 years of training experience Mr. Pardee holds the Rank of Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under 4th Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Shawn Hammonds and a Yellow Belt in Judo under Doug Lowden.
He is also the only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt in Weirton, WV recognized by the IBJJF.