Valor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Specialties

Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu is a martial art, combat sport and a self-​defense system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting. The art was derived from the Japanese martial art of Kodokan judo in the early 20^th century, which was itself developed from a number of schools (or Ryu) of Japanese jujutsu in the 19^th century. It promotes the principle that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend themself against a bigger, stronger assailant by using leverage and proper technique, most notably by applying joint-​locks and chokeholds to defeat the other person. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is often trained for sport grappling tournaments (gi and no-​gi) and mixed martial arts (MMA) competition or self-​defense. Sparring (commonly referred to as ‘rolling’) and live drilling play a major role in training, and a premium is placed on performance, especially in competition.

History

Established in 2008.

Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu is a martial art, combat sport and a self-​defense system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting. The art was derived from the Japanese martial art of Kodokan judo in the early 20^th century, which was itself developed from a number of schools (or Ryu) of Japanese jujutsu in the 19^th century. It promotes the principle that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend themself against a bigger, stronger assailant by using leverage and proper technique, most notably by applying joint-​locks and chokeholds to defeat the other person. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is often trained for sport grappling tournaments (gi and no-​gi) and mixed martial arts (MMA) competition or self-​defense. Sparring (commonly referred to as ‘rolling’) and live drilling play a major role in training, and a premium is placed on performance, especially in competition.

Meet the Business Owner

Tim T.

Business Owner

Tim Thurman, owner and head coach of Valor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, has more than 18 years experience and training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA. His Martial Arts Career includes many competitions too numerous to name, taking home First Place, Double Gold’s, and Single Gold’s.

Tim Thurman has had the honor of training with many UFC Fighters including Tito Ortiz, Rico Rodriquez, Kevin Randleman, Forrest Griffin, Steve Bonner, Steve Cantwell, Roy Big Country Nelson, Frank Trigg, Marvin The Beastman Eastman, Mike Quicksand Pyle, Brian Stann, Gilbert Ivel, Dan Evenson, Rafael Lovato Jr., and John Lewis.

Tim’s Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training includes a Blue Belt under Chris Hauter, a Purple Belt under John Lewis, a Brown Belt under Sergio Penha, and his Black Belt from Danny Ruiz (Ricardo De La Riva).

His Humble spirit and willingness to always learn makes Tim a great instructor and powerful Martial Artist.