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Kent Jiu-Jitsu proudly serving Kent since 2003
Kent Jiu-Jitsu has Classes in Kent, Perfect for Kids, Teens, and Adults Martial Arts Lessons.
Who we Are And why You Should Train Here
Since we’ve opened, we’ve been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time, through martial arts, education and coaching. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members. We take pride in creating an environment for individuals to achieve, develop and succeed in their personal goals.
We strongly believe that martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender or experience levels. Throughout all of our programs, students will not only learn the necessary skill sets to protect themselves, we stand behind our realistic and practical approach, confident it will enable every member to achieve greatness and live their best life..
Get To Know Our World Class Instructors
Jack Edwards
Jack started training in 1994 in a system of Kuk Sool Won. He achieved Blackbelt in 1998 and competed all over the United States in Kuk sool. Jack reached the rank of third-degree black belt in Kuk sool and began training in Brazilian Jujitsu in 2014. He achieved his Purple Belt in December 2021, after competing across the country in the IBJJF and ranked first place in his division. Jack has owned and operated Kent Jiu-Jitsu Academy since 2003.
Gavin Edwards
Gavin has been training in martial arts since he was three years old. Now at 14 years old he’s a junior Blackbelt in Kuk Sool and has been training in Brazilian Jujitsu for the past seven years. He is a very accomplished competitor in both traditional martial arts and Brazilian Jujitsu; he holds national and state championships in the PKC.
Matt Hayes
Matt is a blue belt with 3 strips, he’s been doing BJJ since the fall of 2018, lineage is Pedro Sauer and Ohio Brasa, been doing martial arts (Aikido, Bjj, Iaido, Kendo, Ninjutsu) for 10+ years, Blackbelt in Aikido, Orangebelt in Ninjutsu. Matt is a local guy and good with people and kids, do martial arts to learn more self defense and more and myself and capabilities, goals are to get better and make Blackbelt, team goals are to make Kent Jiu-Jitsu the place to learn and grow and help everyone get better
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