Heroes Academy Martial Arts
Real Skills. Sustainable Training.
Strong Community.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Self-Protection Training for Adults, Youth and Families.
Whether you’re looking for practical skills, improved fitness, increased confidence, competitive opportunities, or a positive environment for your child, Heroes Academy provides experienced coaching and a welcoming community.
Adults: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for people who have careers, families, responsibilities, and still want practical skills.
Youth: Confidence, discipline, resilience, and respect through age-appropriate training.Whether your goals are self-defense, fitness, confidence, competition, or personal growth, Heroes Academy provides a welcoming environment where beginners and experienced practitioners can train safely, consistently, and effectively.
Part of a larger training ecosystem that includes Civilian Tactical, Kraken Combatives, and The Firearms Concierge.
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Why Heroes?
Most people aren’t training for a cage fight.
They’re training to become healthier, more confident, more capable, and more resilient.
At Heroes Academy, we believe Brazilian Jiu Jitsu should improve your life—not take it over.
Our programs emphasize:
Practical skills that work under pressure
Sustainable training that supports long-term development
A welcoming culture for beginners and experienced practitioners alike
Coaching that meets students where they are
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for adults who have careers, families, responsibilities, and still want practical skills.
Whether you’re 25 or 65, your training should help you show up stronger for your family, career, and community.
Find Your Path
Adult
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Learn effective grappling, positional control, escapes, submissions, and self-defense skills through both gi and no-gi training.
Train for fitness, confidence, practical skills, competition—or simply the enjoyment of learning something challenging and rewarding.
Youth Programs
Our youth programs help students build confidence, discipline, resilience, respect, and problem-solving skills in a positive and supportive environment.
Programs are available for children and teens approximately ages 6–16.
Self Protection Programs
For students interested in personal protection beyond traditional martial arts.
Explore Civilian Tactical, Kraken Combatives, The Firearms Concierge and specialized self-protection training that integrates awareness, decision-making, defensive tools, and practical problem-solving.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?
Experience Matters
Heroes Academy was founded and is led by Professor Chris Mize, a 3rd Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, Phase 4 Civilian Tactical Instructor, and longtime student of Erik Paulson’s Combat Submission Wrestling methodology.
He is supported by an experienced coaching team that includes multiple Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belts, brown belts, and assistant instructors dedicated to helping students succeed.
Our approach blends technical excellence with practical application and long-term sustainability.
EXPAND YOUR TOOLKIT
The Firearms Concierge
Personalized defensive firearms training tailored to your goals, schedule, and experience level.
Home defense. Concealed carry. New gun owners. Skill development.
Civilian Tactical
Civilian Tactical explores the intersection of awareness, decision-making, grappling, striking, defensive tools, and personal protection.
Inspired by the work of Sifu Alan Baker and the Civilian Tactical program.
Kraken Combatives
Full Spectrum Self Protection for responsible civilians.
Managing Unknown Contacts
Awareness and avoidance
Pepper spray
Weapons access and retention
Trauma medical
OUR PHILOSOPHY
We believe confidence is earned through training.
Not through slogans.
Not through intimidation.
Not through fantasy.
Through consistent practice, good coaching, supportive training partners, and a commitment to becoming a little better every day.
Our goal is simple:
To help ordinary people become more capable, more confident, and more difficult to victimize.
START YOUR JOURNEY
Trying your first class shouldn’t be complicated.
✓ First class free
✓ No experience required
✓ No contracts
✓ No required academy uniform purchases
✓ Unlimited classes at both locations
✓ Youth, adult, and family options available
✓ Private lessons available
Whether you’re looking for fitness, confidence, self-defense, competition, or a new challenge, we’ll help you find the right place to start.