Deo Gloria Jiu Jitsu Hugo

Deo Gloria Jiu Jitsu Hugo is led by Professor Casey Bywater, a Gracie Barra black belt with a background that spans competitive boxing, kickboxing, professional MMA, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Casey began teaching in 1998 and has since built a program rooted in the Timeless Jiu Jitsu curriculum developed by Professor Rafael Lovato Jr. The academy serves southeastern Oklahoma and nearby Texas towns through four locations, including Hugo. Alongside Casey, coaches Kris Dickinson and Austin Harvanek bring years of training experience and diverse martial arts knowledge, blending BJJ with wrestling, Muay Thai, and self-defense. Classes at Deo Gloria focus on structured progression through age-appropriate groups, with kids starting as young as four years old. The children’s curriculum is divided to accommodate developmental stages, while families can choose classes that fit their schedules, sometimes training siblings together for convenience. Adults and teens train together in gi and no-gi formats, with regular sessions throughout the week. The academy also emphasizes self-defense skills alongside sport techniques, reflecting Casey’s background and the practical approach of their lineage. The gym welcomes drop-ins and offers wheelchair-accessible facilities. Its teaching philosophy centers on discipline, balance, and the positive life changes martial arts can bring. With a team that has deep roots in both competition and coaching, Deo Gloria Jiu Jitsu provides a space where students of various ages and backgrounds can develop skills, confidence, and resilience through consistent training.

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