Hugh Fitzgerald is a Machado Black belt and currently the Jiu Jitsu and grappling instructor at 87NORTH Action Design. Hugh began training in the Martial Arts at the age of twelve and began wrestling throughout high school and college. In 2005, Hugh began training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Renato Magno while competing in Gi and No Gi tournaments both locally and nationally for several years. Hugh is also a documentary film Director, Writer, Stunt performer and Actor.