Why Professor Rick Bateman

Meet Professor Rick Bateman, owner and founder of Megalodon Jiu-Jitsu and OBX Martial Arts. 

Professor Rick has been doing martial arts and wrestling for the majority of his life. A home grown island kid, Prof has dedicated his last 12 years to giving back to the OBX community and is now heading down to the Moyock area to be a big part of this community. Over the last 10 years he's solely ran OBX Martial Arts in Nags Head, NC, making it the number one spot for martial arts on the island and winning the Best of the Beach for 8 years in a row along with best personal trainer and best gym to name some  more.

He has also produced the OBX's  first ever team of world youth champions as well as the team titles. Being a competitor as well he has racked up a impressive background in the Jiu Jitsu scene as well, landing him in the top 5 in 2021 for top brown belts.

Prof Rick is a Purple Heart Veteran serving in the United States Army and award Medals during his Tour in Afghanistan. Along with being a veteran, Prof is a full time dad of 4 and knows how to bring the fun to Classes. We are so excited to see him on the Mats.