INSTRUCTORS

Building Physical, Mental, and Emotional Confidence

INSTRUCTORS

MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS

Adam Ideson Head Instructor | Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Phoenix

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.

Agnes Chau

Agnes Chau

Women Empowered Certified Instructor

Alisha Olson

Alisha Olson

Women Empowered Certified Instructor

Angela Okerye

Women Empowered Certified Instructor

David Sandoval

Certified Instructor

Jenny Hall

Certified Instructor

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Instructor

Joe Court

Certified Instructor

Justin Koester

Certified Instructor

Kai Koester

Kai Koester

Certified Instructor

Kiara Howerzyl

Certified Instructor

Lance Praet

Lance Praet

Certified Instructor

Ruthy Mavashev

Certified Instructor

Sarah Richetto

Sarah Richetto

Certified Instructor

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Instructor Erica Shoenberger

Erica Shoenberger

Certified Instructor

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Instructor Brandon Clark

Brandon Clark

Certified Instructor

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Instructor Emmerson

Emmerson Douglass

Certified Instructor

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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White Belt | Gracie Jiu Jitsu Certified Training Center

LEARN TO FIGHT

SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO!

Building Physical, Mental, and Emotional Confidence

Flexible membership packages to suit all levels of training to help achieve your goals.

Bullyproof Your Child | Self Defense Training | Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Phoenix

Our goal is to instill unshakable confidence in your child so they can overcome bullies without violence.

Gracie Combatives | Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Techniques | Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Phoenix

You will learn the 36 core techniques of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in a fun, safe, and cooperative environment.

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Hundreds of advanced techniques organized into a clearly defined, systematic curriculum.

Women Empowerment & Self Defense Training | Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Phoenix

Self-defense program for women that will teach you how to neutralize the 15 most common attacks.

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PRIVATE LESSONS

Private classes enable the instructor to teach the lessons in the order that will optimize learning.

Groups / Seminars | Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Phoenix | Self Defense Training

GROUPS / SEMINARS

View upcoming group training/camps as well as upcoming training seminars that you can sign up and join in.

“ 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! ”

K. Ann