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WELCOME TO HUMBLE HEATHEN JIU JITSU
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About Us
Our talented instructors are here to pass along the traditions, lessons, and disciplines of competition style Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in order to help you reach a greater level of fitness, confidence, and self-discipline.
Though Jiu Jitsu has been around for many years, we believe it is an evolving art that can continue to develop as techniques continue to advance.
Whether you're young or old, we have a place for you if you're willing to put in the work.
Coach
CHRIS WILSON
Chris is an Active duty Soldier that helps run the fight house for 10th SFG(A) and is a certified SOCP (Special Operations Combatives Program) Instructor. He started wrestling in high school and began his Jiu Jitsu journey with his wife and kids in 2019 under Professor Derek Lemos In Lawton, OK. He then trained under Professor Steven Galvez, Professor Kaleb Germany, Professor Aaron Martin, and Professor Marcelo Alonso in Tacoma, WA where he earned his blue belt. He was then stationed at Fort Carson and earned his purple belt under Professor Marcus Wilson and Professor Jon Wilson at Wilson Bros Grappling in Colorado Springs, CO. Chris is currently a brown belt under Professor Justin Vance and is continuing to work towards his black belt.
Coach
AMANDA WILSON
Amanda started Jiu Jitsu with her husband and kids in 2019 under Professor Derek Lemos In Lawton, OK. She then trained under Professor Steven Galvez, Professor Kaleb Germany, Professor Aaron Martin, and Professor Marcelo Alonso in Tacoma, WA where she received her blue belt. She earned her purple belt under Professor Marcus Wilson and Professor Jon Wilson at Wilson Bros Grappling in Colorado Springs, CO. Amanda is currently a brown belt under Professor Justin Vance and is continuing to work towards her black belt.
Coach
Tony Tedesco
Tony is a 3‑stripe brown belt under Professor Ross Kellin, owner of Champions MMA in Lakeland, Florida. With 15 years of experience in Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu, Tony embodies the mindset of a dedicated **hobbyist practitioner** who trains for the love of the art.
He brings an approachable, fundamentals‑focused coaching style to the mats, helping students build confidence and technical understanding at every level. Known for his calm presence and clear instruction, Tony creates a supportive learning environment rooted in respect, growth, and the joy of training.
Coach
SHAWN WILLIAMS
Shawn began his current grappling journey in 2022 through the U.S. Army Combatives Program, successfully completing the Basic, Tactical, and Master Combatives Courses. Building on that foundation of discipline and practical fighting experience, Shawn relocated to Colorado in 2023 and continued pursuing his passion for grappling. In 2024, he joined Humble Heathen Jiu Jitsu, where he currently trains and continues to develop his skills in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling. In May 2025 Shawn earned his blue belt and continues to work towards his purple belt.
Coach(JUDO)
WIll
Originally from New York, wrestled in middle and high school, did the marine corps martial arts program and trained grappling in the marines, earned his brown belt in Judo in December 2025 from Sensei Mike Arcuri at Team Combat, Long Island New York. Moved to Colorado February 2026, started training jiu jitsu.
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