BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU & KICKBOXING • BETHANY, OKLAHOMA

Confidence
Starts Here.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Kickboxing in Bethany, Oklahoma

Build confidence, develop discipline, and get stronger in a welcoming community. Classes for kids, teens, and adults of all experience levels.

Free trial class • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Kickboxing • Beginners welcome

KIDS • TEENS • ADULTS • BEGINNERS WELCOME

PROGRAM SELECTION

CHOOSE YOUR
PATHWAY

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu programs for kids, teens, and adults—built around confidence, discipline, practical skills, and steady progress.

Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Highland Jiu Jitsu
Kids & Teens

Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Beginner-friendly Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes that help kids and teens build confidence, focus, coordination, and respect through consistent training.

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Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Highland Jiu Jitsu
All Experience Levels

Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Learn practical Brazilian Jiu Jitsu skills, improve your fitness, and get stronger alongside a supportive community. Complete beginners and experienced students are welcome.

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Discipline • Confidence • Strength • Community • Bethany, Oklahoma

OUR CORE PILLARS

THE HIGHLAND
DIFFERENCE

Highland Jiu Jitsu helps students grow through consistent Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training, supportive coaching, and a community built on mutual respect.

PILLAR 01 • DISCIPLINE

DISCIPLINE THAT BUILDS OVER TIME

Students build discipline through consistent practice, clear instruction, and learning how to stay calm and make good decisions during challenging training.

Clear instruction for beginners and experienced students

Focus on technique, control, and steady improvement

Consistent practice that supports focus on and off the mats

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners demonstrating precise technical discipline on pristine white academy mats with natural lighting
Confident adult martial arts student receiving personalized guidance from an instructor in a clean, modern training academy

PILLAR 02 • EMPOWERMENT

CONFIDENCE EARNED THROUGH PRACTICE

Confidence grows as students learn techniques, solve problems with training partners, and see their progress through regular practice.

Progressive Brazilian Jiu Jitsu skills • Supportive partner training • Confidence built through consistent practice

PILLAR 03 • COMMUNITY

A CULTURE BUILT ON MUTUAL RESPECT

Train in an ego-free, supportive environment where teammates encourage steady progress, mutual respect, and consistent effort.

Welcoming training for beginners and experienced students • Teammates who support each other’s progress • A culture built on respect and consistent effort

Highland Jiu Jitsu students and coaches smiling together after a fun mixed-age class

WELCOMING TRAINING SPACE

A SPACE TO
GROW

A welcoming training space where beginners, children, and experienced students can learn, grow, and feel part of the community.

MATS CLEANED TWICE DAILY

Training mats are cleaned and disinfected twice daily.

PROFESSIONAL FUJI MATS

Train on 1.5-inch professional Fuji Mats installed wall-to-wall.

PARENT SEATING BY THE MATS

Parents are welcome to stay for every session, with seating conveniently located near the mats.

COACHING & COMMUNITY

MEET THE HIGHLAND COACHING TEAM

Our coaching team focuses on patient instruction, safe training habits, and steady progress for every experience level.

Coach Heyden, Head Wrestling Coach at Highland Jiu Jitsu
Head Wrestling Coach

Coach Heyden

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt • Fourth-Degree HSS Black Belt

Coach Heyden leads Highland’s wrestling program and assists with Highland Striking Systems. An honor roll student at Piedmont High School and Piedmont’s first-string heavyweight wrestler, he is also a three-time IBJJF gold medalist.

Professor Chaz, Head MMA Coach at Highland Jiu Jitsu
Head MMA Coach

Professor Chaz

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt • Fourth-Degree HSS Black Belt

Professor Chaz earned his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under JT Torres. He serves as Highland’s Head MMA Coach and is an IBJJF Masters World Championship bronze medalist.

Professor Lucas, Head Jiu Jitsu Professor at Highland Jiu Jitsu
Head Jiu Jitsu Professor

Professor Lucas

Second-Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt

Professor Lucas is Highland’s Head Jiu Jitsu Professor and a second-degree black belt under Master Carlos Guedes. Additional profile details coming soon.

COACH PROFILES AND CREDENTIALS PENDING CONFIRMATION

Professor Jackson, founder of Highland Jiu Jitsu
Founder

Professor Jackson

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under JT Torres • Fifth-Degree HSS Black Belt

Professor Jackson is the founder of Highland Jiu Jitsu. He earned his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under JT Torres and holds a fifth-degree black belt in Highland Striking Systems.

Professor Lucas, Head Jiu Jitsu Professor at Highland Jiu Jitsu
Head Jiu Jitsu Professor

PROFESSOR LUCAS

Second-Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt

Training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for more than 20 years, Professor Lucas earned his black belt in 2019 and second degree in 2025. He teaches kids and adults of all experience levels and holds IBJJF and AFG referee certifications.

Professor Chaz, Head MMA Coach at Highland Jiu Jitsu
Head MMA Coach

PROFESSOR CHAZ

BJJ Black Belt • Fourth-Degree HSS Black Belt

Earned his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under JT Torres and is an IBJJF Masters World Championship bronze medalist.

Professor Jackson, founder of Highland Jiu Jitsu
Founder

PROFESSOR JACKSON

BJJ Black Belt • Fifth-Degree HSS Black Belt

Founder of Highland Jiu Jitsu. He earned his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under JT Torres.

Coach Heyden, Head Wrestling Coach at Highland Jiu Jitsu
Head Wrestling Coach

COACH HEYDEN

BJJ Purple Belt • Fourth-Degree HSS Black Belt

Leads Highland's wrestling program, assists with HSS, and is a three-time IBJJF gold medalist and Piedmont heavyweight wrestler.

COMMUNITY & TRANSFORMATION

STORIES OF
TRANSFORMATION

Bethany families and adult practitioners build focus, confidence, fitness, and resilience through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in a supportive community.

Read what Highland members say about their experience on the mat.

“Great atmosphere for family, kids, GREAT summer camp and after school programs!”

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Chantal Jacobs

Bethany Parent • Kids Gi Program

“I was met by a very kind and caring group of people.”

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Konnor Myers

Software Architect • Adult Fundamentals

“Our family has absolutely enjoyed our experience with this facility.”

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Katie Edmiston

Physician & Advanced Gi Practitioner

FIRST-TIMER CLARITY

START WITH
CONFIDENCE

Stepping onto the mats for the first time should feel empowering, not intimidating. Here is everything you need to know before your trial session.

Do I need to be in peak shape before starting?

No. Start at your current fitness level and improve at your own pace.

What should I wear to my introductory trial class?

Wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely.

What actually happens during my first session?

In your first class, you can expect a welcoming environment that will challenge you.

Is Highland Jiu Jitsu safe for complete beginners?

Yes. Complete beginners are welcome, and instruction is adapted to each student’s experience level.

What if I feel nervous or have zero martial arts experience?

It’s completely normal to feel nervous. Many Highland students begin with no martial arts experience, and beginners are welcome.

Highland Jiu Jitsu students encouraging each other during a welcoming beginner class

Meet the coaching team, tour the academy, and experience a beginner-friendly class.

FIRST STEP ON THE MAT

YOUR JOURNEY
STARTS HERE

Step onto the mat with zero pressure and zero expectations. Our introductory class is structured specifically for complete beginners in a clean, supportive, and welcoming community.

Kids, teens, adults, and absolute beginners are welcome.