Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is a self-defense martial art and combat sport based on grappling, ground fighting and submission holds. BJJ focuses on the skill of taking an opponent to the ground, controlling one's opponent, gaining a dominant position, and using a number of techniques to force them into submission via joint locks or chokeholds.

Our instructor Will H. has 19 years of martial arts experience heavily emphasized in MMA-Muay Thai, Boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, in and out of the gi, and more. He has competed in all three of those sports. 

His classes however, provide a gateway away from the sport side of it all and a glimpse into how stand up striking, BJJ, and self-defense training can be used while out and about in the world to protect yourself and others. In the words of one of Will's teachers, "Learn the art, practice the sport, think street."

Will also has training in Verbal Judo, a program taught to police, security, and some military personnel around the world. It's used to attempt de-escalation during situations using your voice. Additionally, he has formal training in weapon retention as well as violence prevention through "SA" situational awareness. 

He has also been pistol qualified multiple times by certified instructors through the Montana Law Enforcement Basic Firearms Qualification Course and through the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commision; allowing his students access to the introductory fundamentals of what to expect when it comes to certain weapons for self defense and basic firearm safety.

Jiu Jitsu Program Offerings