Stacey Matarazzo-Rine, Ph.D., has practiced martial arts for nearly 20 years, with the last 13 devoted to jiu-jitsu, mixed martial arts, and kickboxing. Apart from her love for these disciplines, she also has a deep-seated passion for education. A professor in the STEM department at Holyoke Community College, Stacey has decades of teaching experience, catering to a wide age range of students, from 7 to 70 years old. Dr. Matarazzo-Rine is dedicated to ensuring that the jiu-jitsu instruction she provides for children is not only authentic and practical but also fun and engaging. She employs a variety of teaching methods including skill-set-appropriate calisthenics, training drills, and games designed to suit the unique needs and capabilities of her young learners. On a personal note, she truly loves her life in the Valley, with her husband, Dan, and their two beloved dogs Winnie and Leeloo.