Kids & White Belt Instructor — Logic Jiu Jitsu Philadelphia
Markee McCrimmon
Black Belt (2024) — awarded by Kristian Woodmansee & Dennis Pressey Jr.
Markee McCrimmon has trained Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for 8 years and taught it for 4. He earned his black belt in 2024, awarded by Kristian Woodmansee and Dennis Pressey Jr., and now leads Kids classes and the beginners-only White Belt classes at Logic Jiu Jitsu in Philadelphia.
He walked into the academy at 250 pounds. He earned his black belt roughly 60 pounds lighter — which is why he teaches beginners the way he does. He knows what the first month feels like from the inside, and he coaches accordingly: slow, clear, no ego, no surprises.
New students routinely name Markee as the reason they came back for a second class. He teaches White Belt on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, and coaches on the Kids program. He is SafeSport certified and background checked.
Credentials
- Black Belt, 2024 — awarded by Kristian Woodmansee & Dennis Pressey Jr.
- 8 years training · 4 years teaching kids and white belts
- Leads Philadelphia's only beginner-exclusive White Belt classes
- 60 lb body transformation through training
- SafeSport Certified · Background check passed
Frequently Asked
Who is Markee McCrimmon?
Markee McCrimmon is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and the Kids and White Belt instructor at Logic Jiu Jitsu in Philadelphia. He was promoted to black belt in 2024 by Kristian Woodmansee and Dennis Pressey Jr., and has 8 years of training and 4 years of teaching experience.
Which classes does Markee teach?
Markee teaches the beginners-only White Belt classes (Monday, Wednesday and Saturday) and coaches on the Kids Jiu Jitsu program at Logic, 1360 N American St, Philadelphia.
Is Markee a good instructor for complete beginners?
Yes — beginners are his specialty. He started at 250 pounds with no athletic background, so he teaches the first weeks step by step with no live sparring in the beginner track. New students most often name Markee as the reason they returned for a second class.
Take your first class with Markee
The White Belt classes he teaches are beginners only — nobody advanced in the room. Your first 2 weeks are free.