Judah Ciervo, Founder

Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai  ​​

Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu under Balance Studios, Muay-Thai Kru under Ajarns Andy Russell and Sakasem Kanthawong

Judah, a seasoned Muay Thai and mixed martial arts competitor, began his training in 1997 and competed at the amateur level for 9 years and as a professional for over 4 years . In 2002 Judah became a Muay Thai instructor and began training in Sambo and MMA while coaching and competing for the Philadelphia Fight Factory where he was a sparring partner for future MMA standouts such as Eddie Alvarez and Zach Makovsky. With a successful pro MMA debut in 2008 and pro Muay Thai debut in 2009, Judah fought both nationally and internationally, including a bout against the 2010 Pradal Serey national champion in Cambodia. Although no longer competing in Muay Thai or MMA, Judah continues to compete in No Gi grappling, winning the first Finishers Open at 145lbs in 2018, placing 3rd at the IBJJF No Gi World Championships as a brown belt in 2021 and was awarded his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Phil and Ricardo Migliarese in January 2022.

Keren Fedida, Founder

Blue Belt in Jiu-Jitsu, Yoga Instructor 

Blue Belt in Jiu-Jitsu | Yoga Instructor | Artist & Entrepreneur

Keren is a mother, artist, and photographer who has always sought creativity and discipline in equal measure. Since stepping onto the mats in 2016, she has embraced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as both a personal challenge and a path of growth. In 2017, she became a certified yoga instructor through Dhyana Yoga, weaving together movement, recovery, and mindfulness in her teaching.

At The Garden MMA, Keren leads operations, design, marketing, and community engagement, creating a welcoming space where people from all backgrounds can train with purpose. Her vision extends beyond the gym—she is also the founder of SkillTrack MMA, a groundbreaking platform designed to set a new standard for skill tracking, memberships, and martial arts management.

Drawing on her professional background in IT and global travel consulting for corporations, governments, and international organizations, Keren brings both creativity and professionalism to every project. Whether she’s training, teaching, or building, her work is rooted in growth, resilience, and community.