Frank Balcorta Jr, also known as Professor Frank, is the founder and one of the lead instructors at Victorum Athletics. His Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey began in 2010 in Lancaster under Kazeka Muniz, later receiving his purple belt from Jacare Calvacanti. In 2015, he joined the world-renowned GB Northridge and received his black belt from the legendary Romulo Barral in 2019. Witnessing firsthand the transformative power of BJJ, he turned his passion into his profession. In 2017, while pursuing his Master's degree at Pepperdine University, he founded Victorum Athletics to make this healing art accessible within the Antelope Valley, with the goal of using BJJ to improve the quality of life for others. Training under masters like Romulo Barral and practicing alongside athletes such as Gabriel Arges and Edwin Najmi, Frank developed a distinct BJJ style. Specializing in the top game using pressure passing and lateral movement to obtain dominant positions, his favorite submissions are the bow and arrow choke and chokes from top positions. This experience and style feed into his teaching methodology. Frank believes that BJJ is not just a physical sport; it's a mental game that improves critical thinking and problem-solving skills. It's been a significant factor in enhancing his discipline to persevere through long, painstaking processes. His approach to teaching is focused on providing structure, discipline, and simulated adversity to bring out confidence and character in his students. His most significant achievement to date is using Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to improve the mental fortitude, confidence, and discipline of the youth in Victorum Athletics' kids program. With an unwavering dedication to BJJ, Frank's future aspirations include opening multiple Victorum Athletics locations and nurturing talent in the Antelope Valley. He is on a relentless quest for continuous improvement, measured not just in titles or belts but also in increased physical and mental health, broader perspectives on life, and increased happiness with everything around him and his students. When he's not at the gym, Frank enjoys studying the bible, spending quality time with his wife of 16 years and their two children. In addition to his work at the gym, he is a high school teacher and a football coach, instilling discipline, and fostering personal growth in young minds off the mats as well. He finds balance in life with his hobbies that include golf, camping, traveling and actively participating in community work.