Head Coach & FounderProf. James
Black belt · 15+ years trainingJames found Jiu Jitsu in his late twenties, and it quietly reorganized how he thinks about pressure, patience, and solving problems. He'll answer "why does this work?" before "what's the next move" — and he's usually the one who showed up early and made the coffee.
Women's & Tots ProgramCoach Sarah
Brown beltSarah almost didn't come back after her first class, which is exactly why she's so good with anyone who feels out of place on day one. She spends her week between the women's program and a room full of four-year-olds, and she's equally at home in both — calm and encouraging, then deceptively tough once the round starts.
Youth ProgramCoach Mike
Purple beltMike grew up in wrestling rooms and brings that same crackle of energy to the kids' classes. He's the coach students want to impress and parents trust — equal parts high-fives and "good, now do it properly." Louder and more disciplined than it looks from the sidelines.