Born in Shelby, North Carolina, Dustin Shelton moved to the North Ga area in 2005 to start a new business venture. In late 2009, Dustin started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu informally with his brother and a few friends, who at the time were fighting as amateurs at local events. In 2011, Dustin would start training formally in the Gi with Professor Chip Coffey at Coffey Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Chip Coffey is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under the Legendary Roberto Traven.

While training under Professor Chip Coffey, Dustin became familiar with and influenced by a heavy pressure, gritty, and grinding style of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. This Style is something that Dustin carries with him and incorporates into his Jiu Jitsu program. After training several years at Coffey Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Dustin had the opportunity to become part owner of Coffey BJJ. He and Professor Chip Coffey were partners for 3 years. After training almost 9 years under Professor Chip Coffey and the Roberto Traven Affiliation, Dustin Shelton received his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt from Professor Chip Coffey in August of 2019.

Over the years Dustin has become heavily involved in competing around the world. In 2017, he competed in the Brown Belt Main Event on Flo-grappling’s Fight 2 Win. He has also completed in several IBJJF World and Pan American Championships. At brown belt, Dustin won Gold in 2 different weight classes, winning Master 2 Lightweight Gold at the 2018 Atlanta Open and Master 2 Middleweight Gold at the 2019 Orlando Open.