Patronus Jiu Jitsu

Patronus Jiu Jitsu is guided by Jud and Taygan Klinger, a husband-and-wife coaching team rooted in a shared passion for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu that began in 2016. Jud brings over a decade of grappling experience and a third-degree Taekwon-Do black belt background, while Taygan has accumulated more than seven years coaching youth classes alongside her own competitive journey. Both earned their belts under Professor Ryan Clark at Clark’s University of Martial Arts in Bend, Oregon, and continue to sharpen their skills through regular seminars and competitions. The academy embraces a curriculum that serves a wide age range, with structured classes for kids starting as young as five years old. Their youth program divides into “Little Ninjas” for ages 5 to 9 and “Samurais” for ages 10 to 14, each offered in both gi and no-gi formats. This approach provides consistent skill development tailored to children’s needs, alongside seasonal competition classes that prepare young athletes for the demands of tournament settings. Adult students can train in gi or no-gi classes that cover fundamental through advanced techniques, reflecting Patronus’s commitment to accessible, ongoing growth in the gentle art. Located on Bluewood Avenue in La Pine, Oregon, the academy accommodates a variety of practitioners, including those requiring wheelchair access. Drop-in students are welcome, and the schedule supports a mix of serious training and community engagement. Patronus Jiu Jitsu centers its teaching philosophy on uncovering each student’s inner strength, inspired by the symbolic meaning of the “Patronus” as a protector and personal guide on the path of martial arts.

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