
Coach Heyden
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.
BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU & KICKBOXING • BETHANY, OKLAHOMA
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
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu programs for kids, teens, and adults—built around confidence, discipline, practical skills, and steady progress.

Beginner-friendly Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes that help kids and teens build confidence, focus, coordination, and respect through consistent training.
Book a Free Trial Class
Learn practical Brazilian Jiu Jitsu skills, improve your fitness, and get stronger alongside a supportive community. Complete beginners and experienced students are welcome.
Book a Free Trial ClassHighland Jiu Jitsu helps students grow through consistent Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training, supportive coaching, and a community built on mutual respect.
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


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
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

A welcoming training space where beginners, children, and experienced students can learn, grow, and feel part of the community.
Training mats are cleaned and disinfected twice daily.
Train on 1.5-inch professional Fuji Mats installed wall-to-wall.
Parents are welcome to stay for every session, with seating conveniently located near the mats.
Our coaching team focuses on patient instruction, safe training habits, and steady progress for every experience level.

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 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 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 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.

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.

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.

BJJ Black Belt • Fifth-Degree HSS Black Belt
Founder of Highland Jiu Jitsu. He earned his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under JT Torres.

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.
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!”

Bethany Parent • Kids Gi Program
“I was met by a very kind and caring group of people.”

Software Architect • Adult Fundamentals
“Our family has absolutely enjoyed our experience with this facility.”

Physician & Advanced Gi Practitioner
Stepping onto the mats for the first time should feel empowering, not intimidating. Here is everything you need to know before your trial session.
No. Start at your current fitness level and improve at your own pace.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely.
In your first class, you can expect a welcoming environment that will challenge you.
Yes. Complete beginners are welcome, and instruction is adapted to each student’s experience level.
It’s completely normal to feel nervous. Many Highland students begin with no martial arts experience, and beginners are welcome.

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