Kingsway Jiu-Jitsu is typically known for producing elite grapplers…
But the gym recently drew attention for a different reason – after a video circulated showing head coach John Danaher and training partner Dan “Big Dan” Manasoiu escorting an uninvited visitor out of the facility.
The man removed from the gym had reportedly been leaving unwanted comments directed at Danielle Kelly, and his presence at Kingsway raised immediate concern among those training there.
Kelly addressed the situation herself once the footage began circulating, writing:
Creepers will not be tolerated.
Super grateful to be surrounded by good teammates and coaches at Kingsway Jiu Jitsu, shout out to John Danaher and others for quickly taking care of the situation.When I gather more info I’ll post more.
Unfortunately these types of things happen no matter how much you try to avoid.
People are crazy out there. Be safe.
While Kelly’s statement and the footage offered an initial look at what happened, Luke Griffith provided more context during an appearance on the FloGrappling Show.
Griffith confirmed the situation involved someone tracking Kelly’s movements without her consent:
It was a stalker situation with, I believe it was Danielle Kelly, some dude following her around.
So thankfully John and Big Dan got him out of there ASAP.
That’s so crazy to be a stalker but also not do enough research to be like: “Oh, I should follow her in a Kingsway.”
(So) if you’re a stalker, I mean you’re probably not thinking about that guy.
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