What is Spirit Of JiuJitsu?

An institute of human development where BJJ is the subject.

Spirit of Jiu-Jitsu (SOJ) is an elite BJJ ecosystem and a premier competitive force in the Central Valley, founded by Atos/UA Black Belt Jeremiah Washington.

Operating at the powerful intersection of athletic engineering, academic scholarship, and community leadership, SOJ is designed for individuals who prioritize value over convenience, and mastery over metrics, and community over numbers. We do not offer corporate fitness or streamlined shortcuts; we provide a highly structured, transformative space where the physics of the mat meets the development of human integration and imagination.

The Three Pillars of the Formula

Our culture is built on three unshakeable foundations:

1. Elite High Level pedagogical Coaching

Backed by a veteran competitor, seasoned coach, and competition team, our curriculum is rooted in world-class, competition-tested Jiu-Jitsu. We combine the pristine precision of modern Jiujitsu architecture with the foundational preservation of original Gracie Jiujitsu of Self-Defense.

2. Academic Curricula Design

We bridge the technical with the educational. Integrating advanced principles of Kinesiology (the mechanics of human movement) and Communication Studies (the mechanics of human connection), our academic-level programs are built to optimize human movement, and encourage learning.

3. Proven Community Results

We are a competitive engine in the Valley. As a home-grown squad, Spirit Of JiuJitsu consistently ranks along side massive commercial franchises and established academies across the region, holding top placements in US Open and Jiu-Jitsu World League. But our ultimate victory is off the mats, building resilient, disciplined leaders who meet life's pressures with absolute presence and grace.

Work Hard & Train -Coach Jeremiah