About – Murray County Jiu Jitsu

Jiu jitsu athletes training on the mats at Murray County Jiu Jitsu

12+ Years on
the Mats

Our Story

Built On the Mats, Not in a Boardroom

Murray County Jiu Jitsu opened its doors as a single mat space with one coach and a handful of students who wanted more than a workout — they wanted a place to test themselves honestly. Over a decade later, that same principle still runs the room: show up, work hard, help the person next to you get better.

We've grown into a full academy for kids, teens, and adults, but we've kept what made the original space work — small class sizes, direct coaching, and a culture where white belts and black belts train side by side.

Family-owned and coached, not a franchise
Curriculum built for real progression, belt to belt
A mat culture built on respect, effort, and accountability

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What Drives Us

Our Mission & Values

Everything we teach comes back to three things: technique that actually works, discipline that carries off the mats, and a room where every student — regardless of size, age, or experience — is pushed to improve.

Respect First

Every roll starts and ends with a handshake. On these mats, respect for your training partner is non-negotiable.

Technique Over Ego

Jiu jitsu rewards patience and precision. We coach leverage and problem-solving, not just muscle.

Real Community

Students train together for years. That kind of consistency builds friendships that outlast belt ranks.

Discipline That Sticks

Showing up on hard days is the actual skill. We build habits that hold up far beyond the gym.

Our Journey

How We Got Here

2013

One Mat, One Coach

Murray County Jiu Jitsu opens in a small rented space with a single evening class and a dozen students.

2016

Kids Program Launches

Growing demand from local families leads to a dedicated youth curriculum focused on discipline and anti-bullying skills.

2020

New Home, Bigger Mats

We move into our current facility, tripling mat space and adding a dedicated strength & conditioning area.

Today

A Full Academy

Hundreds of students train across kids, teens, adult, and competition programs — coached by the same team that started it all.

Meet the Team

Coaches Who Still Train

Our coaching staff isn't behind a desk — they're on the mats every week, still rolling, still learning.

Coach Daniel Reyes

Head Coach, Black Belt

Coach Sarah Lin

Kids Program Lead, Purple Belt

Coach Marcus Webb

Competition Team, Brown Belt

Coach Priya Anand

Strength & Conditioning

About Murray County Jiu Jitsu