The team

The people you’ll actually train with.

Black belts and lifelong students who teach the way they wish they’d been taught — patient, precise, and glad you showed up. Here’s who you’ll meet on the mats.

Prof. James, head coach and founder, in a white gi with a black belt
Head Coach & Founder

Prof. James

Black belt · 15+ years training

James 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.

Coach Sarah, women's and tots program, in a white gi with a brown belt
Women's & Tots Program

Coach Sarah

Brown belt

Sarah 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.

Coach Mike, youth program, in a white gi with a purple belt
Youth Program

Coach Mike

Purple belt

Mike 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.

The best way to meet them is on the mats.

Book a free trial and wear something you can move in. One hour on the mat with no commitment and no sales pitch after.