Estacada Athletic Arts, Chess Lab BJJ

Estacada Athletic Arts, Chess Lab BJJ is guided by head coach Bryan Hammond and founder Fabiano Scherner, whose combined experience spans more than two decades in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and martial arts instruction. Located at 381 Broadway St in Estacada, Oregon, the academy emphasizes a balanced approach to training that integrates Jiu-Jitsu with strength and conditioning, boxing, and flexibility work. Their philosophy centers on developing practical self-defense skills alongside physical fitness, aiming to enhance quality of life through disciplined movement. The academy offers a structured curriculum for students of all ages, beginning with Mighty Minis classes for children as young as three, progressing through youth programs that include both gi and no-gi grappling, and extending to adult classes that cover fundamentals through advanced techniques. Teens and adults train in gi-focused sessions, with additional options for no-gi submission wrestling and competition team practices affiliated with ATT Portland. This layered progression supports technical growth while preparing students for live sparring and competition environments. Beyond Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Estacada Athletic Arts incorporates complementary disciplines such as boxing, yoga, and general fitness classes like Bootcamp and TRX benchwork. Open mat sessions and private lessons provide opportunities for focused skill refinement. The facility is wheelchair accessible and maintains hours Monday through Saturday, supporting a consistent training schedule. This combination of martial arts and athletic conditioning reflects the school's commitment to fostering resilience and capability both on and off the mats.

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