Declan Moody

Declan Moody competes as a heavyweight no-gi specialist, building his reputation across some of the most prestigious submission grappling promotions in the sport. His versatility across weight classes was demonstrated emphatically when he won the WNO Absolute Tournament — a title that demands defeating opponents regardless of size or weight category, and one that separates elite grapplers from the rest.

Moody's international credentials were cemented when he won an ADCC Trials, earning qualification to the ADCC World Championships — widely regarded as the most competitive submission grappling event in the world. He went on to compete at the ADCC World Championships in the heavyweight division, affirming his standing among the top grapplers globally. Beyond his ADCC accomplishments, Moody has appeared at the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI), an elite invitation-only event that draws the highest caliber of submission grapplers in the world.

In November 2025, Moody signed a multi-match contract with Polaris, entering the promotion's heavyweight division with bouts scheduled to begin in 2026.

On December 19, 2025, Simpleman Martial Arts announced that Moody would launch and lead its youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program. The announcement came from co-owner Nick Rodriguez, who confirmed that Moody would head the kids program in its entirety. The curriculum is structured into two age groups — 4 to 8 years old and 9 to 12 years old — offering a progression-based framework tailored to the distinct developmental needs of each group.

Moody brings over a decade of experience teaching children to the role, grounding the program in both technical depth and age-appropriate instruction. To mark the launch, the academy offered a founding-members rate of $129, with discounted pricing grandfathered for those who registered during the initial enrollment period.

Simpleman Martial Arts — known within the community as the "Million Dollar Team" and also referenced as "Simple Man Martial Arts" — gains a coach whose competitive pedigree and long-standing commitment to youth development make him a natural fit for shaping the next generation of grapplers.