PROFESSOR MISTY MCMILLAN
2023 IBJJF NoGi World Master Champion
2023/2024 IBJJF Pan Master Champion
2024 #1 ranked IBJJF Master 4 Black Belt
Professor Misty McMillan earned her Black Belt from Professor Joseph Shelley (RMNU) in 2015 and is currently ranked as a 3rd degree Black Belt.
Originally from Arizona, Misty received her bachelor’s degree from Grand Canyon University in 1998 while also participating in their Martial Arts program. In 1996, she won the AZ State Championship Women’s Division under the American Grappling Association. During her college career, she participated in several local wrestling and shootfighting tournaments. Misty was also a participant in the early UFC training camps for Veteran UFC fighters Dan Severn and Mark Coleman in the mid 90’s.
Over the years, she has trained in various martial arts including Karate, Shootfighting, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Wrestling, and Krav Maga. In addition, Professor McMillan has been a training partner for several amateur MMA fighters over the years.
When she is off the mats, Misty McMillan is working as a Real Estate Broker within the state of Texas. She is also a volunteer for CASA of Collin County and the SPCA of Texas.
Professor Misty McMillan has always had a passion and desire to address women’s concerns. She offers women only self-defense and BJJ classes, demonstrations, private and group instruction, and participates in Girls in Gi’s and DFW Ladies Grappling Club Events.
Some of her notable Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions include:
2024 Pan IBJJF No-Gi Master 4/ Black/ Open - GOLD
2023 World IBJJF No-Gi Championship Master 4/ Black/ Open - GOLD
2023 Pan IBJJF No-Gi Master 4/ Black/ Open - GOLD
2023 World Master IBJJF Master 4/Black/Med Heavy - BRONZE
2013 IBJJF Houston Med-Heavy Blue Belt Master Division – GOLD
2012 IBJJF Dallas Med Blue Belt Master/Open Divisions – GOLD
2011 Europa Championships Dallas NoGi/Gi Med-Heavy Blue Belt Adult Divisions – SILVER
2011 IBJJF Dallas Med-Heavy Blue Belt Adult Division – SILVER
2010 Women’s Grappling Championship Dallas NoGi/Gi White Belt Adult Divisions – GOLD