HIGH HAT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU

High Hat Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is led by Coach Shayne Fenton, a brown belt training under Nick Bramlage of Infinity Martial Arts. Shayne, a native of Chittenden County, returned to South Burlington to be near family and build a place where he could raise a new generation of Jiu Jitsu athletes alongside his son Wyatt. The academy carries the lineage of Professor Allen Hopkins, a 5th-degree black belt under Pedro Sauer, and recently joined the International BJJ Globe Trotters network. The school’s philosophy centers on creating a safe, engaging environment where grappling techniques can be practiced regularly with minimal risk of injury. High Hat emphasizes the development of community, confidence, acceptance, and self-discipline through the physical and mental challenges of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Coach Shayne highlights how BJJ builds focus, athleticism, coordination, and resilience, qualities that benefit practitioners both on and off the mats. Training at High Hat includes a youth program for grades 5 through 12, offering gi classes twice weekly to help young athletes develop focus, respect, and body awareness. Adult classes cover gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with multiple sessions throughout the week, including early morning and evening options. Open mat sessions are available on Fridays and Sundays, providing additional time for practice and skill refinement. The academy welcomes drop-ins and maintains a schedule designed to fit a variety of training needs.

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