Moises Antonio Lopez.
Owner & Head Instructor, The Academy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Las Vegas) USAF Veteran, World Champion Competitor
Owner & Head Instructor, The Academy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Las Vegas) USAF Veteran, World Champion Competitor
Professor Moises “Honeybadger” Lopez is a U.S. Air Force veteran and the owner and head instructor of The Academy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a respected training hub in Las Vegas. One of the most accomplished leg-lock specialists in the sport, he’s a 4x World Champion, 2x Pan Champion, 8x American Nationals Champion, and a 28x IBJJF Gold Medalist.
As a husband, father of two, and lifelong martial artist, Professor Lopez brings deep technical knowledge and a powerful commitment to service through Jiu Jitsu. His academy is known for fostering a community grounded in discipline, resilience, and purpose especially for veterans and first responders.
MCON 2025 marks the second year Professor Lopez and his team have led the Open BJJ Seminar , continuing their mission to connect, inspire, and empower through shared training on the mats.