CLASSES

  • Brazilian jiu-jitsu

    Grappling and ground fighting-based martial art, combat sport, and self-defense technique

  • Functional Fitness

    Increase strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and longevity! Designed to keep the body flexible and strong for any level of activity.

  • SELF-DEFENSE

    Learning self-defense can help prevent, escape, or survive violent attacks. It includes physical techniques, verbal confrontation skills, assertiveness, and safety strategies.

  • MUAY THAI

    A Thai martial art that includes stand-up striking and clinching techniques. It is known as the “art of 8 limbs” because it utilizes fists, elbows, knees, shins, and feet as weapons

  • DANCE FITNESS

    Fun and fitness using mixed dance styles including, jazz, ballet, tap, folk dances and line dancing (line dancing being the emphasis).  Good exercise, good movement, and good times.

  • Qigong

    Qigong practice typically involves moving meditation, coordinating slow-flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing, and a calm meditative state of mind.

Membership

  • Basic Membership $25
    Includes One Class Pass & Four Open Gym Sessions per month, plus discounts on other purchase options

  • Family Membership $40
    Includes the basic membership package for two people - only $15 for each additional member

  • Adult and Youth Unlimited Martial Arts Membership Come to as many of our Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai or MMA classes as we have offered monthly. 

    Adult: $160 monthly / $1500 annually
    Youth: $140 monthly / $1377 annually

  • Personal Training Packages
    Stop in or call to schedule a free assessment to be paired with the right personal trainer for you and explore pricing options

CLASS RATES

  • Class Passes for Martial Arts only:
    15 class pass $270
    10 class pass $200
    5 class pass $110

  • Functional Fitness Class Passes:
    7 class pass for $109 

  • Self-Defense Class Passes:
    10 class pass $180
    5 class pass for $95

  • Open Gym Passes:
    10 session pass $30

  • Drop-In Rates:
    Adult Mixed Martial Arts $25
    Youth Mixed Martial Arts $20
    Functional Fitness $18
    Self-Defense $20
    Gym Visit $5

Meet the Instructors

  • Tracy Barnett

    Owner / MMA and Fitness Trainer

    Purple Belt BJJ / hand-to-hand combat and self-defense instructor

  • April Emanuelson-Barnett

    Owner / Functional Fitness Coach

    Lifestyle, Attitude, Exercise and Nutrition Coach and certified in Functional Nutrition 

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  • WALTER “CASCAO” VITAL

    Jiu Jitsu, MMA, and Submission Grappling

    5th degree black belt in BJJ 3 time world champion 2 time Panamerican champion

    Cascao Jiu Jitsu

  • LUIS HERNANDEZ

    Professional Boxing Coach 

    Uprising MMA

  • Aimee McKee

    Certified Personal Trainer and Phase-Based Fitness Coach

    Specializing in women’s fitness training 

  • Stephanie Shimkus

    Certified Personal trainer

    MS in Health and Human Performance, Hormone Health Specialist, Menopause Coach and Orthopedic Functional Movement 

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  • Natalie Harris

    Personal Trainer
    BSC, EP-C, FAFS, PN-1

    Pre/Postnatal Fitness Specialist

  • Joan Barlow

    Qigong Instructor

    Certified practice group leader

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  • Leslie Levenberg

    Dance and Fitness Instructor

    Fit n’ Fun, Beginning Ballet, and Line Dance Fusion

BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a grappling and ground fighting-based martial art, combat sport, and self-defense technique. It is designed to allow a smaller, weaker person to defend themselves against a larger, stronger opponent using the proper method, leverage, joint locks, and chokeholds to defeat the assailant. In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, fighters work to achieve stable positions from which they can execute various techniques designed to improve their situation or apply finishing submissions to get their opponent to “tap out” or submit.


Our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes at La Conner Fitness & MMA are suitable for students of all levels, from beginners to experienced practitioners. Technique, drilling, position advancement, and sparring will all be thoroughly explained by our qualified instructors. Students will have the chance to practice their newly acquired skills in carefully supervised rolling sessions, with classes focusing on laying a solid foundation of knowledge, abilities, and techniques. Students can anticipate strengthening, endurance, coordination, and self-defense abilities improvement by taking our BJJ classes.

Required Equipment:

  • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu kimono is also known as a gi and is a traditional uniform worn during training and competition in Jiu Jitsu. It consists of a heavy cotton jacket and pants.

  • Shorts should be worn under the gi pants during training.

  • Rash guard: It is a lightweight shirt that can be worn under the gi to help prevent irritation or rashes from the fabric.

  • Sandals should be worn in the training area to keep the mat clean. Removing shoes before entering the training area is essential to maintain a clean and hygienic environment.

Benefits:

  • Improved physical fitness: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training can provide a full-body workout that can help improve strength, endurance, and overall physical fitness.

  • Increased coordination: The precise movements and techniques in Jiu Jitsu can help improve hand-eye coordination and reflexes.

  • Enhanced self-defense skills: Students can improve their ability to defend themselves in real-life situations by learning and practicing Jiu-Jitsu techniques.

  • Improved confidence: Learning and mastering new skills can boost self-confidence and self-esteem.

  • Sense of accomplishment: Completing training in Jiu-Jitsu and achieving new ranks or belts can provide a sense of accomplishment and personal growth.