Dennis began training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 10 years ago. After two years of training, he received his blue belt and then moved to the west coast of Canada where he lived and worked in a variety of cities. For over 4 years he trained in several different BJJ academies and MMA gyms under many high-level instructors and black belts. Most recently, Dennis was promoted to Brown belt by Joel Jacquard (Head instructor of Halifax BJJ).