Professor Jesse “Taps” Tapsfield

Head Instructor/Owner

Jesse started his Jiu-Jitsu journey in January of 2007 and is a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Professor Steve Hordinski III (Relson Gracie black belt) of Katharo Training Center.

He has competed in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments and has tested his jiu-jitsu in mixed martial arts, achieving a 2-0 record. Jesse has also trained extensively in Muay Thai and boxing.

Jesse is an 19-year law enforcement veteran and has been a certified instructor in numerous law enforcement-related defensive tactics and arrest control systems, including the Gracie Survival Tactics program.

Professor Joe Clark

BJJ Instructor

Joe Clark has been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since 2009 with Professor Steve Hordinski III. Joe was awarded his black belt by Professor Steve Hordinski III in August 2023. Joe is the “Old Man” Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor at Taps BJJ, teaching mainly Monday and Wednesday’s 5:45 am class. 

He has been an active competitor on the local BJJ competition scene competing in dozens of tournaments, from 2009-2023. Joe won the 2013 Gi Colorado State Championship as a blue belt and competed in Fight2win Pro super fight cards as a purple and brown belt.

Joe approaches his “Old Man” classes as a progression that focuses on the understanding of position before submission. Joe uses the concepts of “action causes reaction” and uses his opponents reactions against themselves to achieve superior positioning. Through this superior positioning, you will be able to control and submit your opponent for self defense or sport Jiu-Jitsu.

Sensei Matt Rogers

Judo Instructor

Matt is a Nidan (second degree) black belt in Kodokan Judo and certified through USA Judo. Matt has won several judo competitions on the local and national levels. Matt held the 2021 National Champion Title for the Male Veterans category at 81 kg. Along with that accomplishment, Matt has also held state records in Colorado, Utah, Idaho, and Florida. Matt is a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Professor Steve Hordinski at Katharo Training Center.

He is an 8th grade teacher at Sierra Middle School in Parker, where he assists with the wrestling team. Matt loves competing in Judo and learning new techniques and strategies. However, above all, Matt loves teaching Judo and watching people progress in their abilities to become better grapplers, fighters, and, at the end of the day, better people. 



Matt is the current president of the Colorado Judo League and is also the owner of Mile High Judo Club, which operates out of Taps Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Brayden Roman

Wrestling Instructor

Brayden has been wrestling for 16 years and recently graduated from Western University with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. While at Western University he wrestled for all four years. Brayden is a 2x State Tournament 6th placer and High School Midwest Classic All-American. Brayden’s fun teaching style and extensive wrestling knowledge and experience makes him a tremendous asset to Taps Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.



Wade Tapsfield

Head Muay Thai Instructor

Wade has over 12 years of experience in Muay Thai and boxing. Wade has trained under the tutelage of some of the best Muay Thai and kickboxing gyms in the world. He has a unique perspective on Muay Thai that is carried over to his effective and friendly teaching style. This style is translatable to all skill levels and fighting goals.

In addition to Wade’s high level training,  he has competed and won numerous boxing and MMA fights and is a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.



Wade is also a first responder and has been a firefighter for over 17 years.