Stuart was born and raised in Atlanta and has deep connections with many communities in the surrounding areas. Growing up in the 80s, Stuart always had an appreciation and love of martial arts stemming from watching Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris and old Kung Fu films. In the mid 90s mixed martial arts events hit the scene and everything changed when the Gracie family showcased what was possible with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Stuart was fascinated by watching the smaller and less athletic man beat much larger opponents of all styles with tactical efficiency and well thought out strategies. This is what drove him to begin training martial arts with a focus on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. For over 10 years, Stuart trained under Eddie Camden, a 5th degree black belt directly under the Gracie lineage. In 2019, Stuart was awarded his black belt by Professor Camden. Stuart has taught and run successful programs in the Atlanta area as well as coached students to winning many competitions. He is also an experienced competitor himself and continues to test himself in the occasional professional match. Stuart is also a world traveler and has trained and taught in most of the locations he has traveled to.