Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Wrestling Instructor as well as owner of Memphis Judo & Jiu-Jitsu:

David Ferguson, a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, has been practicing the art for more than twelve years, five of which he was the head instructor of BJJ at Memphis Karate Institute. As an instructor David has had the unique opportunity to teach seminars all over the United States and Europe. In the summer of 2002 David was recruited by the legendary Royce Gracie to embark upon a 6 month stay in Copenhagen, Denmark where David taught BJJ and Submission Wrestling at Mikenta Muay Thai gym. In addition to his BJJ training, David has trained extensively in Muay Thai Kickboxing and Wrestling and has been featured in numerous local, national and international martial arts and sports publications.

David opened Memphis Judo & Jiu-Jitsu inside Joe Wilson's Memphis Martial Arts Center on October 20th, 2003.

As a competitor, David Ferguson has racked up numerous titles in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition, Submission Wrestling and Mixed Martial Arts (No Holds Barred).


Updated 4/1/08: David can be heard every Thursday night from 6:00 PM - 6:40 PM on local ESPN sports talk radio station 730 AM or live via the Internet at www.730ESPN.com.

The show, "MMA with David Ferguson" is a call in and informational show concerning the world of Mixed Martial Arts. Topics range from local training to results from UFC and Pride as well as discussions on upcoming MMA shows from around the world. If you would like to call in and discuss past MMA shows from around the world, upcoming UFC or Pride cards, local and international fighters, training tips, or anything else involving the world of MMA call (901) 525-ESPN.

David is the promoter of Submission Sport Grappling Championships held in Memphis, TN .  To take part in the this great tournament please visit www.submissionsport.com


Listed below are some of David's competitive accomplishments:

• 2005 Arnold/Gracie World Submission Wrestling Professional Middleweight Division semi-finalist
• 2004 Music City Grappling Championships 190 lbs. and over Professional Submission Wrestling Champion (Nashville, TN)
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• 2004 Nashville Open Heavyweight and Absolute Grand Champion (Nashville, TN)
• 2004 Arnold/Gracie Classic Submission Wrestling Middle-Heavyweight Champion
• 2004 NAGA Atlanta Southeast Submission Wrestling Middle-Heavyweight Champion
• 2002 Scandinavian Mixed Fight Middleweight Champion at Viking Fight II (Copenhagen, Denmark)
• 2002 Scandinavian Open Mat Grand Champion
• 2001 Gold Medalist and Open Weight Champion at the International Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Championships (Torrance, Ca.)
• 2001 Silver Medalist, Music City Grappling Championships
• 2001 Gold Medalist and Open Weight Champion at the Midwest Grappling Championships (Bedford, In.)
• 2000 Silver Medalist at the Gracie World Jiu-Jitsu Championships (Columbus, Ohio)
• 1999-2001, 3 x Danger Zone NHB veteran
• 1999 Arkansas State NHB Champion
• 1996-2000 Battle of Memphis Grand Champion
• 1996-2000 Mid-South Grappling Championships Champion