WHO WE ARE
GRACIE JIU-JITSU® is a way of life.
Our mission is to provide the highest level of self-defense instruction in a positive, healthy, and safe environment. Our instructors are dedicated to providing each of our students with the best possible instruction and support. We strive to ensure that each of our students receive the best self-defense instruction and experience available, in group or private lessons.
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MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS
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Adam Ideson
Head Instructor
Adam Ideson has been practicing Gracie Jiu-Jitsu® since 2010. Since his first class, Adam was captivated by the art. He has dedicated himself to the study of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and sharing this art and lifestyle with others. Adam graduated the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy Instructor Certification program in 2013.
Listen to a podcast with Head Instructor, Adam Ideson
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Alisha Olson
Women Empowered Certified Instructor
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Angela Okerye
Women Empowered Certified Instructor
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David Sandoval
Certified Instructor
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Jenny Hall
Certified Instructor
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Joe Court
Certified Instructor
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Justin Koester
Certified Instructor
![Kai Koester](https://graciejiujitsuphoenix.com/wp-content/uploads/861A0870_1x1-scaled.jpg)
Kai Koester
Certified Instructor
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Kiara Howerzyl
Certified Instructor
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Lance Praet
Certified Instructor
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Ruthy Mavashev
Certified Instructor
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Sarah Richetto
Certified Instructor
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Erica Shoenberger
Certified Instructor
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Brandon Clark
Certified Instructor
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Emmerson Douglass
Certified Instructor
You will learn the 36 core techniques of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in a fun, safe, and cooperative environment.
“ The atmosphere is so welcoming even when you haven’t been there in a while. It always feels like family. The instructors are amazing and of course the content of what is being taught is absolutely the best! ”