Owner / Head Instructor

Richard Rangel is a 3rd degree black belt and owner of Impact Jiu Jitsu Hillsboro. Richard received his black belt in April of 2013 and has been teaching the art of Jiu Jitsu since 2009 as a purple belt. Since then, Richard has taught Jiu Jitsu and athletic conditioning at Portland Community College as well as several Impact Jiu Jitsu academies in the Portland metro area. Richard holds a degree in health and fitness and has enjoyed the competition side of Jiu Jitsu as well as the practical self-defense aspect. His hobbies include kickboxing, hiking, traveling the world, and geeking out on Jiu Jitsu videos.

Owner / Instructor

Anna began her martial arts journey in the summer of 2013 after competing in collegiate softball. Having started in MMA, she is most drawn to the competitive side of Jiu Jitsu and the fighting aspect. Anna is most passionate about helping people push themselves through martial arts and fitness and loves to see the positive effect of the growth and empowerment they gain on and off the mats through training. Anna has a background in emergency medicine, and when she is not training you will likely find her rollerblading, camping, traveling the world, and hanging out with her doggos Bean, Panchito, and Bandido. Woof!!!

Jiu Jitsu Instructor, Adults

David began his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu journey on the East Coast in November of 2007, in Berks County BJJ in Pennsylvania. In 2016, he made a big move to the Silicon Forest to take advantage of an engineering opportunity and continued his journey shortly after at Impact Jiu Jitsu Hillsboro. In October 2020, he earned his black belt after 13 years of consistent training. David initially started training Jiu Jitsu for self-defense but found the physical and intellectual challenge that it offered to be fascinating. Making a personal commitment to the art led to several other supporting interests, such as strength and conditioning and nutrition. On his off-time, David enjoys grilling food, strength and conditioning workouts, and studying topics of finance and investing.

Jiu Jitsu Instructor, Adults
Kickboxing

Marques began his martial arts journey as an amateur MMA fighter in 2007 with a wrestling background. He quickly realized the need to develop a stronger Jiu Jitsu game and began his Jiu Jitsu journey in 2009. In 2010, Marques continued his martial arts journey while serving in the Army with specialized units all over the United States and abroad. In 2018, he left the Army and moved to Beaverton, Oregon to raise his family. Marques continued his Jiu Jitsu training at Impact Jiu Jitsu Hillsboro and received his black belt from Richard Rangel in October 2020. Outside of Jiu Jitsu, Marques enjoys parenting, reading, training for life, and helping people reach their greatest potential, all while having fun.

Jiu Jitsu Instructor, Adults & Youth

Nathan began his Jiu Jitsu journey in 2012 under Richard Rangel at Portland Community College Rock Creek campus. His favorite thing about Jiu Jitsu is that it exercises the mind and body, making it a fun way to keep the mind sharp and ready for anything that comes his way. Aside from Jiu Jitsu Nathan has an academic background in psychology. Above all, Nathan’s goal as an instructor is to make sure every student reaches their true potential, developing meaningful characteristics that empower students on and off the mats. When Nathan is not training or teaching Jiu Jitsu, he is most likely hiking, camping, stargazing, or going on trips of photography.

Instructor

Journey Newson is a black belt under Michael Chapman, and a professional MMA fighter and professional boxer. He started his journey at the flagship gym in Beaverton, and after just a few years, began his fight career. Along the way, Journey has fought for several organizations, including UFC and CageSport. Throughout his fights career, Journey continued to improve as a martial artist, being promoted to the rank of black belt in December 2021.

Instructor

Derek began his Jiu Jitsu journey in 2012 with a small, dedicated group at his local fitness gym. He joined Impact in 2017, earning his black belt under Richard Rangel in 2024. What started as a love for fitness and setting ambitious personal goals quickly grew into a deep passion for the art’s unique blend of physical and mental challenges. Jiu Jitsu’s endless depth of knowledge and the camaraderie of the community kept him coming back through highs and lows, injuries, and life’s ever-shifting priorities. For Derek, the mats are a place where stress, problems, differences, and disagreements are left at the door, and people come together to achieve something greater. As an instructor, he is committed to fostering that same sense of community, empowerment, and growth that has fueled his own love for the art. Outside of Jiu Jitsu, Derek enjoys spending time with his family, exploring the outdoors, being a coffee snob, and casting a tight loop on a fly line.

Instructor

Rob discovered jiu jitsu relatively late in life at the age of 42, but quickly developed a love for the manner in which jiu jitsu combines physical skills with mental exertion. Rob received his black belt from Richard Rangle in 2024 after 12 years of training. Rob’s goal as an instructor is to ensure that his students understand the fundamental principles of jiu jitsu rather than just learning a series of moves. He focuses on the “why” more than the “how”. When he is not training jiu jitsu, Rob loves to spend time with his wife of 30 years and his four children. He is an avid snowboarder and loves volleyball, softball, surfing, hiking, and backpacking.

Instructor

Rigo is a lifelong martial artist, educator, and criminal justice professional with over three decades of experience in combat sports and law enforcement training. His journey began in 1988 with boxing, kickboxing, and wrestling, later adding Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Baret Yoshida in 2013. After moving to Oregon in 2014, he continued training under Warren Brooks and joined Hillsboro Impact Jiu Jitsu in 2023 as a brown belt, earning his black belt in 2024. Since 2014, he has been an instructor for the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST), specializing in Defensive Tactics for first responders. He also teaches C4C (Combat for Control), blending martial arts with tactical applications. With a passion for both learning and teaching, Rigo brings a unique combination of athleticism, academic insight, and instructional expertise to his students.

Jiu Jitsu Instructor, Youth

Robert began his journey in the Fall of 2017 at Portland Community College’s Rock Creek campus under Ericson Abalos and immediately fell in love with the art. Robert continued his journey at Impact Jiu Jitsu Hillsboro soon after and has been training consistently ever since. Being passionate about the art and how it translates to everyday life, BJJ has also fueled his desire to help others learn and grow within the art. Robert also has two children in the program and loves to share his knowledge of the art with his family. Outside of Jiu Jitsu, Rob also enjoys being active with family and friends, playing guitar, creating visual art, gaming, and kickboxing.

Jiu Jitsu Instructor, Youth

Matthew McMurphy began his martial arts journey at Portland Community College in the summer of 2013. After training under Richard for a year, he decided BJJ was for him and has been training at Impact Jiu Jitsu Hillsboro since. Along with his primary art, he also enjoys mixing it up with kickboxing and submission wrestling. While initially interested in martial arts for their practical self-defense applications, he found the intellectual and creative challenges to be invigorating. Matthew also has an associate of general studies degree with a background in environmental landscaping. When he is not actively training, he enjoys reading, gaming, gardening, and practicing musical instruments.

Jiu Jitsu Instructor, Youth

MJ began her journey in October of 2019 with her family at Impact Jiu Jitsu Hillsboro. MJ loves the physicality of the art and the way it opens and exercises the mind. As a female, MJ is proud to be a model to young girls who train in BJJ. Along with coaching Jiu Jitsu, MJ has been teaching elementary school for over 15 years. She feels at home with children and loves to see them learn and grow. Outside of Jiu Jitsu, MJ loves to be outside in nature and traveling with her family. To MJ, training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is training for life.

Jiu Jitsu Instructor, Youth

Vernon began his journey in October 2019 under Richard Rangel at Impact Jiu Jitsu Hillsboro. He and his family of four were able to begin training all at the same time, his two children being only 6 and 8 years old. Vernon holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology as well as a Masters in Occupational Therapy and is an occupational therapist specializing mostly in pediatrics. He is passionate about lifelong learning, growth, and challenge. Vernon loves the deep parallels of Jiu Jitsu and the art of living life. In addition to his Jiu Jitsu training, Vernon enjoys kickboxing, adventuring with his family in his VW van, camping, and snowboarding.

Instructor

Dan started training under Richard Rangel in 2014. He loves the Impact Jiu Jitsu family, especially the encouraging culture of Impact as well as the humility cultivated here. Dan has trained under professor Rangel for his entire Jiu Jitsu journey and has enjoyed growing with the academy since the early days at our first location in the breezeway. Dan has been married to his bride, Amy, for over 25 years and has four children. Dan is also a tree farmer and pastor at a Hillsboro church. Aside from Jiu Jitsu, Dan enjoys coaching football, copious amounts of coffee, and reading theology.

Instructor

Aubree, who also goes by AJ, is a deaf pro MMA athlete (Silent Assassin). Beginning their martial arts journey in 2011, AJ is a purple belt in Jiu Jitsu and an active pro fighter. AJ is originally from Utah, but has been in the PNW since 2015. They are also a professional barber, and some of their hobbies include chasing after their young grandson, Lake, and taking their 3-legged dog, Kai, on walks, as well as fishing and camping.

Strength & Conditioning Director

Joey Dussel graduated in 2014 from Oregon State University with a degree in Health & Wellness and immediately began his journey through life as a fitness specialist. He has worked as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor for Nike HQ and has used his knowledge to help athletes of all ages and skill levels. Joey began his Jiu Jitsu journey in college in 2008 but became more focused when he joined the Impact team in 2018. Joey now holds a purple belt, and is the director of our Strength & Conditioning program, helping our athletes develop strength, and maintain physical wellness to stay on the mats longer. When not in a gym or on the mat, Joey enjoys anything and everything the great outdoors has to offer.