Valhalla Academy BJJ

Specialties

Valhalla Grappling Academy is the area’s number one source for grappling instruction. Come learn Brazilian jiu-​jitsu, judo, and self-​defense in a friendly no-​ego environment. All levels are welcome from beginning to advanced. We are an official affilate of Carlson Gracie Jr. and a registered academy with the United States Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu Federation (USBJJF). Valhalla does not use high pressure sales tactics or long term contracts. Come try out a free class and decide if our program is right for you.

Meet the Business Owner

Brian J.

Business Owner

Brian Jones has been studying martial arts for over twenty years. He is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu under Carlson Gracie Jr. and a black belt in Judo under Donald Leach. Brian has trained and continues to train with a number of outstanding instructors including Helio Soneca, Michael O’Donnell, and Aaron Little. In addition to BJJ and Judo, Brian has experience in many other martial arts including boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, Tae Kwon Do, and Kenpo. He has even traveled to Iceland to train in the traditional viking grappling art of Glima.

In addition to martial arts training, Brian has extensive education and experience in exercise and fitness. He has a PhD in Exercise Science from the University of Kentucky, is currently an assistant professor of exercise science at Georgetown College, and is the Kentucky state director of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He is an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), USA Weightlifting certifi