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Technique Training
Fundamental and advanced techniques taught with clear instruction and hands-on practice.
SANDMANJIU-JITSU
Quality Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction in Grayson County, Virginia.
All skill levels welcome • Experienced instruction • Strong community • 100% FREE training
What We Offer
Comprehensive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training for all experience levels
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Live Rolling
Controlled rolling sessions to apply techniques and develop your skills.
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Competition
For those that wish to compete, we participate in local and regional tournaments.
Training Schedule
Join us for regular training sessions throughout the week
Monday
6:00 PM - 8:00 PMFundamentals NoGi • Coaches Caldwell & Poole
Wednesday
6:30 PM - 8:30 PMDevotional 6:00-6:30 • Gi Instruction with Coach Wilmore
Saturday
10:00 AM - 12:00 PMOpen Mat
Sunday
2:00 PM - 4:00 PMNoGi Instruction with Professor Lorenz
Our Team
Showcasing our journey
Our Instructors
Learn from experienced practitioners with deep roots in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tradition
Professor Jared Lorenz
3rd Degree Black Belt under Marcelo Garcia
25 years of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu experience
Black Belt in Judo
Professor Lorenz brings decades of experience and world-class instruction from one of the most respected lineages in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His training under the legendary Marcelo Garcia provides students with authentic, high-level technique and philosophy.
Coach Kelly Wilmore
Brown Belt under Professor Jared Lorenz
Lineage:
• Started training under Scott Leighton and Ben Eaton of the Saulo Ribeiro school
• Blue and Purple belts under Dennis Hayes (Pedro Sauer black belt)
• Brown belt under Professor Jared Lorenz
Coach Wilmore's journey through multiple respected lineages has given him a well-rounded understanding of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His progression through the Saulo Ribeiro and Pedro Sauer systems before training under Professor Lorenz brings diverse perspectives to his instruction.
Location
We train at the Grayson High School Annex in Independence, Virginia.
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Grayson High School Annex
100 Blue Devil Dr, Independence, VA 24348
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Training Sessions
See schedule above for current training times
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