Hess Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & MMA

12/07/2025

Criticism is growing that some martial arts environments, particularly in MMA gyms, are attracting individuals who prioritize ego and aggression over discipline and respect. >> 👇More below👇

11/12/2025

Precision is a force multiplier in Jiu jitsu. In a game where a small adjustment can have dramatic effects upon performance, it pays to learn details that make a difference. There will be a trade off between your desire to implement the details that make a difference to performance and your need to initiate the move in a timely manner. There comes a point where if you spend too much time fixating on details you’ll be too late in the application of the move, but if you rush before the details are satisfactorily employed you’ll get suboptimal results. You must learn to find a balance between these two demands.

10/12/2025

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09/28/2025

09/26/2025

One Last Roll! We are all invited to Open Mat at Small Town Scrappers in Tonkawa!
Saturday at 5pm!
I hope to see Everyone there!
Thank you Jose Martinez for inviting all of us to share the mats!

09/26/2025

We are going back to Colorado after 4 years!

My wife was diagnosed with dementia, believed to be early Alzheimer's, a year after being here. She has spiralled downward every since we moved to Ponca. The last few months have been much worse.
While I competed in Vegas, I left her in Denver with family. She seemed to find her way back out of the darkness after a week surrounded by family and was doing much better.
Immediately after we returned to Ponca she spiralled downward and has done little besides sleep and wander since. Her spiral is My spiral.
We made the decision to move back permanently so she can spend time with family.

I have closed the gym here permanently and will be reopening in Colorado, probably next year, once we find the right spot.
I am grateful for All those who trained with us and supported our school! I will miss Everyone!
Within just a couple of months we hit 30 students and most will be training in tonkawa at small town scrappers under the only other Brazilian JiuJitsu Black Belt in Kay county.

We Always ran National Predators Watchlist background check through a US Department of Justice ran website on every Student, Parent and Instructor. No Exceptions.

I will continue Competing in Brazilian JiuJitsu and next is IBJJF No Gi worlds in December representing Team Rigan Machado! I have been on the same team for decades!

My training opportunities in Denver are top notch, plus I'll be Altitude adjusted! I can't wait to be back with the Team and training with all my Denver friends and teammates!

I will be making frequent trips to Oklahoma to train with students/friends!

Peace to All!

09/26/2025

Remember, you're not here to please everyone..