Adam Miller
 
Date of Birth: 
Height:  5' 8"
Weight:  170lbs
Nickname:  Padre
 
 
Experience:
Training with Team Curran since 1993, Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Black Belt in Judo, Black Belt in Hapkido, Black Belt in Classical Jiu-Jitsu.
 
 
Goals:
I would like to see “Jiu-Jitsu for the masses” so that everyone, regardless of age, gender, or social background could benefit from the physical and moral training of Jiu-Jitsu.
 
 
Titles &  Accomplishments:
I am a graduate of Moody Bible Institute and a full-time pastor. My first wedding was Jeff and Sarah Curran’s; my first wedding mis-step was also Jeff and Sarah’s when I blended Jeff and Sarah together and called her “Jera.” Well, the Bible does say, “That the two might be one flesh.”
 
 
Hobbies:
Cooking Asian/Italian fusion for my family and friends.
 
 
Inspirations:
I’m really inspired by the writing of C.S. Lewis and John Piper. “Life is either worship or blasphemy!”
 
 
Teaching Philosophy:
The basics are like karma—in the end you will reap what you sow.
 
 
Training Philosophy:
 
 
Most memorable  martial arts moment  to date?
Watching Rickson Gracie effortlessly make the multitudes say “Uncle!” in his first Chicago seminar.  I’m blessed that I was there to train and see it. He taught and tapped everyone with nothing but the basics! I really caught the beauty of Jiu-Jitsu at this seminar.