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Why Jiu-Jitsu

Jiu-Jitsu teaches leverage, timing, and control — not just strength. Our no-gi program builds practical skills you can rely on: how to stay safe, create escapes, and finish with clean technique. Fitness, self-defense, or competition — we'll help you progress with clarity and confidence.

What You'll Learn
  1. Positional control: guard, half guard, side control, mount, back control
  2. Escapes and reversals from bad positions
  3. High-percentage submissions: rear naked choke, triangles, armbars, guillotines
  4. Modern no-gi systems: back attacks, leg entanglements, front headlock series
  5. Transitions for MMA: base, posture, and cage awareness
No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu training at MMA District: working for position and control on the mats

Class Flow

Warm-up → technical instruction → drilling → optional live rounds. Small groups whenever possible to ensure coaching, feedback, and safe training partners.

Who It's For

Beginners start with fundamentals. Hobbyists get structured drills and rounds. Competitors dive deep into strategy, pacing, and problem-solving under pressure. Kids 8–15 join our youth program.

Safety & Progression

Tap early. Communicate often. Build at your own pace. Coaches emphasize clean technique and controlled intensity so you improve without unnecessary wear.

Competition Path

Ready to test yourself? We'll help you develop a complete game — entries, control, pacing, match strategy. In-house rounds to local tournaments.

What to Bring

No-gi only. Clean t-shirt or rash guard with shorts or spats (no zippers). Flip-flops off the mats. Bring water. Courtesy shower available.

Coaches

Your Jiu-Jitsu Coaches

The belts who'll guide your progression.

Luis Juarez, Jiu-Jitsu coach

Luis Juarez

Jiu-Jitsu

Luis Juarez is an amateur fighter and an elite 10th Planet black belt under Jared Carlsten. Specializing in MMA, Muay Thai, and submission grappling, Luis seamlessly merges high-level striking with world-class ground work. A dangerous competitor, he brings relentless energy, technical precision, and a championship mindset to the mats.

10th Planet Black Belt Submission Grappling MMA
Hanny Tjan, Jiu-Jitsu coach

Hanny Tjan

Jiu-Jitsu

Hanny Tjan is a seasoned martial artist with over a decade of experience. A 10th Planet BJJ brown belt under Jared Carlsten, she blends technical grappling with Muay Thai and MMA. With a Sanda background, Hanny brings sharp fight IQ, discipline, and humility to the mats.

10th Planet Brown Belt Muay Thai Sanda
Henry Anderson Lopez, Jiu-Jitsu coach

Henry Anderson Lopez

Jiu-Jitsu

Henry Anderson Lopez is a Jiu-Jitsu purple belt under Ian Harris at Fight Science MMA, with seven years of catch wrestling training under Raul Ramirez (Catch Wrestling Alliance). Combining an exercise science degree with an eclectic coaching background, Henry applies a highly technical, scientific approach to developing both youth and adult athletes.

Purple Belt Catch Wrestling Exercise Science
Start Training

Roll smart. Build durable.

Coach Jamie Glazier — BJJ brown belt with 20+ years of mat time and Brazil roots — leads the no-gi room. Coach Andres brings active competition. Walk in, learn the fundamentals, and start your progression.

Your first class is free — no commitment.