PJ Barch His Record, Net Worth, Weight, Age & More!

By Benjamin Strusnik, December 22, 2021

Who Is PJ Barch?

Paul Jocob Barch is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black belt under the lineage of Richie Martinez and Eddie Bravo. PJ has become one of 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu’s most successful athletes, competing on the world grappling circuit. PJ has a formidable background in collegiate wrestling that he acquired through his time at Sussex Central High and the University of Pennsylvania. PJ has won several wrestling tournaments including multiple All American selections in highschool. PJ has also won multiple grappling events on his rise through the ranks of his Jiu Jitsu journey.

Who Is PJ Barch?

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PJ dropped out of University after two years at Pennsylvania due to some personal issues he was going through. Upon leaving Uni in 2011, PJ moved to Hawaii where he got back into surfing in an attempt to heal from his personal pain. While living in Hawaii he was convinced by some friends to attend a Jiu Jitsu class at BJ Penn’s academy in Hilo. PJ began training with the UFC veteran learning exceptional skills in Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts. In 2013 PJ jumped into the cage to begin his MMA career, as he secured a Guillotine choke win in under a minute in his first fight against Jostin Carbajal. PJ would go on to a second win by unanimous decision against Kenue Mundon.

PJ decided to make the switch to professional grappling as he moved from Hawaii to Portland and joined up with 10th Planet under Nathan Orchid. Later PJ would move again to Stockholm in Sweden where he started training under Magnus Hansson, another 10th Planet affiliate. In 2015 PJ would make his final move as he joined up with the “Boogeyman” Ritchie Martinez at his brand new branch of 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu in San Diego. PJ became one of Richie’s best students as he began to tear up the competition, and in 2016 was awarded his Black belt in a ceremony lead by Eddie Bravo.

As a brand new Black belt, PJ began competing on the professional grappling circuit. In 2016 and 2017 PJ started winning tournaments, his first was at the 3rd edition of the Onnit Invitational where he won the final against Lucas Valente with a rear naked choke. PJ went on to win the Sapateiro 10 the following year with another rear naked choke against Pierre Leclerc in the final. In 2018 PJ would continue to impress as he won matches against high quality grapplers like Victor Silverio, David Garmo and William Tackett. PJ won another Onnit Invitational and the Subversiv tournament this time in the absolute division. PJ also made it to the semi finals at the ADCC East Coast trials after a quarter final win against William Tackett.

Over the next three years PJ would win more titles like the Sin City Series and the Emerald City Championships, with wins in both finals against Alan Sanchez with an inside heel hook and a kimura respectively. He also won matches at other events like Polaris, NoGi Worlds, BJJ Fanatics Championship and the ADCC East Coast trials. PJ Barch has continued to improve on the world scene of grappling as he aspires to make waves in future divisions in an attempt to be crowned World Champion.

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How Old Is PJ Barch?

PJ Barch was born in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania in the United States on the 9th of October in 1989, he is currently 32 years of age.

PJ Barch's Early Life!

PJ Barch grew up in Pennsylvania in the United States of America. His family was heavily involved with wrestling but never wanted to push PJ into combative sports. As a young child PJ tried soccer and gymnastics, by the time he hit 5th grade he asked his parents to sign him up for the wrestling program. Although PJ loved to wrestle he would balance his sporting career between surfing, wrestling and American football. After years of competitive sports he realised he was too small to become a professional in American football so he turned all of his attention towards wrestling. PJ won multiple All American selections and numerous tournaments throughout high school, and as his love for Martial Arts deepend so did his desire to be the best.

How Much Is PJ Barch Worth?

PJ Barch has had an extremely successful career so far, with his multiple tournament wins and expertly calculated submission ability. PJ has yet to set the world on fire in terms of finances, although he has made significant inroads into building a sustainable net income. PJ has a net worth of a few hundred thousand dollars and with the rise of his notoriety, his stocks are rising everyday. PJ has begun working with BJJ Fanatics in filming instructional videos, his recent production is called “10th Planet Top Game NoGi Back Takes” available exclusively through bjjfanatics.com.

How Tall Is PJ Barch?

PJ Barch stands 5 feet and 9 inches tall which is the equivalent of 175 centimetres.

How Much Does PJ Barch Weigh?

PJ Barch weighs in at 76 kilograms or (168 lbs) he has also competed at 70 kg and 84 kg, PJ has also competed in multiple absolute divisions throughout his career.

PJ Barch's Fight List

PJ Barch is a serious competitor who has broken out into the world scene of grappling. He has lit a spark as he steps onto the mats taking on some incredibly talented athletes. PJ has an extensive fight list that includes; Victor Silverio, Jason Rau, Robert Ezel, Pierre Leclerc, Jason Soares, Vitor Shaolin, David Garmo, William Tackett, Marcin Held, Mikey Rolls, Alan Sanchez, John Combs, Oliver Taza, Kade Ruotolo, Dante Leon, Nicky Ryan, Josh Bacallao, Andrew Wiltse, Sergio Rios, Gregor Gracie, Renato Canuto, Daisuke Nakamura, Vagner Rocha, Gordon Ryan, Steven Ramos and Italo Moura.

PJ Barch's Best Fight Of All Time!

PJ Barch has had a tremendous Martial Arts journey from the collegiate wrestling mats all the way to the professional grappling circuit. After receiving his Black belt in 2016 PJ won 13 out of his first 14 matches, as he electrified the stage with 9 of those wins coming as submission victories. PJ won matches against Pierre Leclerc, David Garmo, Victor Silverio, Oliver Taza and Steven Ramos. One of PJ's best wins came in 2019 when he was invited to fight in a super fight against Marcin Held at Polaris 12. After an extremely close match PJ was awarded the decision win as he made a name for himself against a formidable opponent.

Who Did PJ Barch Lose To?

PJ Barch has competed ferociously throughout his career in wrestling and grappling. PJ, like most combative athletes have had their fair share of losses. Some of PJ’s losses have been against exceptionally talented grapplers like; Dante Leon by an advantage at the NoGi Worlds, Nicky Ryan at WNO 8, Gordon Ryan by kneebar at the Sapateiro Invitational, Gregor Gracie by a kneebar at the Quintet 3, PJ also lost to Oliver Taza, Sergio Rios, Renato Canuto and Vagner Rocha. PJ Barch competed at the 2021 ADCC East Coast trials where he won his first 5 matches against the likes of Dante Muschamp, Daniel Lyons, Kyle Perkins, Steven Ramos and Alan Sanchez. Heading into the semi final PJ would square off against Kade Ruotolo, and in a very close match PJ would lose 2 - 0. PJ then fought Kody Steele for a chance to take out third place but unfortunately after a tied match Kody was awarded the decision win.

PJ Barch’s Record!

PJ Barch has competed extensively in Martial Arts throughout his career. He was a formidable high school and college wrestler before moving into grappling full time. As a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black belt, PJ Barch has secured an impressive record of 42 wins including 8 armbars and 8 inside heel hooks and 27 overall submission wins. Throughout his rise to the top ranks of Jiu Jitsu he has endured through 14 losses. PJ has compiled a list of accolades that includes;

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu;

Emerald City Invitational Champion (2021) Quintet 2 Team Tournament Champion (2018) Onnit Invitational Champion (2016, 2018) Sapateiro Invitational Champion (2018) Finishers Show The Art Champion (2016) Subversiv Team Tournament Champion (2018) Polaris 12 Super Fight Champion (2019) Sin City Series Champion (2020) ADCC East Coast Trials 4th Place (2018, 2021)

Wrestling;

Multiple All American for Sussex High School, Beast of the East Champion, Division 1 Wrestler for Pennsylvania University.

PJ Barch's Injuries!

PJ Barch has never had to pull out of a Jiu Jitsu competition in his career. Unfortunately this would change as PJ was set to compete in the 2021 Polaris Squads Team USA vs Team UK. PJ was set to represent team USA alongside his coaches Geo and Richie Martinez along with other talented grapplers like; Nick Ronan, Nathan Orchid and Roberto Jimenez. PJ was extremely disappointed as he suffered a freak injury to his knee days before the event. PJ spoke about how he didn't want to let his team-mates down by fighting compromised so he rightfully stepped aside.

Is PJ Barch Retired?

PJ Barch is still an active competitor on the world stage of competitive grappling. Since receiving his Black belt in 2016 he has won over 40 matches, as he endeavours to become a World Champion. In PJ's most recent event he fought extremely well, narrowly missing out on the Bronze medal at the ADCC East Coast trials. PJ is set to star in many future events as the competition scene of Jiu Jitsu heats back up again.

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