Meet Our Team

Seph Smith

Owner & Head Coach, Black Belt

Head coach Seph is the owner and head coach of Upstream BJJ. He oversees all program. He was the first one to receive a black belt from Ryan Hall at Fifty/50.

  • Alden Rivera

    Brown Belt

    Coach Alden oversees the Adult Intro to BJJ. He recived his brown belt from Seph on 2023.

  • Phillip Thai

    Black Belt

    Coach Phillip oversees the Adult All Levels evening classes on Thursdays. He received his black belt from Seph in 2023.

  • Pat Santoro

    Brown Belt

    Coach Pat oversees the Adult All Levels early morning classes. Pat received his brown belt from Seph in 2022.

  • Maggie Florence

    Blue Belt

    Coach Maggie assists in the Kids Program. She received her blue belt from Seph on 2024.

  • Randy Rae

    Purple Belt

    Coach Randy assists in the Kids Program. He received his purple belt from Seph on 2025.

  • Victor Thai

    Black Belt

    Coach Victor received his black belt from Seph in 2024.