Humble Heathen Jiu Jitsu

Humble Heathen Jiu Jitsu in Pueblo, Colorado, is shaped by a team of instructors whose roots run deep in both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling-based martial arts. The coaching staff includes Chris Wilson, an active duty soldier and certified SOCP (Special Operations Combatives Program) instructor, and Amanda Wilson, both of whom began their Jiu-Jitsu journey together as a family in 2019 under Professor Derek Lemos in Lawton, Oklahoma. Their progression through the ranks has taken them through multiple academies and instructors, including Professor Steven Galvez, Professor Kaleb Germany, Professor Aaron Martin, Professor Marcelo Alonso, and finally Professors Marcus and Jon Wilson at Wilson Bros Grappling in Colorado Springs, where they earned their purple and brown belts under Professor Justin Vance. The coaching team is rounded out by Tony Tedesco, a 3-stripe brown belt under Professor Ross Kellin of Champions MMA in Florida, who brings fifteen years of BJJ experience and a fundamentals-focused approach to every class. Judo instruction is led by Coach Will, a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program veteran and brown belt in Judo under Sensei Mike Arcuri from Long Island, who now shares his grappling expertise with students in Colorado. Shawn Williams, who entered the world of grappling through the U.S. Army Combatives Program, continues to develop his skills and contributes to the academy’s practical and disciplined training environment. Humble Heathen offers structured programs for kids (ages 4–9, 10–14, and all ages), teens, and adults, with a focus on traditional gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Adults and teens can also participate in open mat sessions, and the gym maintains a drop-in-friendly policy for visitors. The presence of both BJJ and dedicated Judo classes gives students the chance to build a versatile grappling foundation. The facility is wheelchair accessible, reflecting the gym’s effort to welcome a wide range of students who are ready to put in the work.

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