At Essential Jiu Jitsu and Fitness, we are committed to offering innovative jiu jitsu programs
At Essential Jiu Jitsu and Fitness, we are committed to offering innovative jiu jitsu programs tailored to the needs, goals and experience level of each student.
09/13/2026
Essential Goes Climbing 🧗
A huge thanks to everyone who came out and braved the storm to come climbing with the kids team! Time together of the mats is just as important as time together on the mats 🙌
Thank you to the team at Movement Valhalla for hosting a great event! Can’t wait to do it again 🙏
Back to it tomorrow!
09/10/2026
KIDS FALL PROMOTIONS 2026 🙌🙌🙌
Congratulations to everyone who leveled up last night! It’s always amazing to get to celebrate the hard work of every person in our program, and to see the journey each of these kids follows and the growth the show is something special.
Hard work works, every time. Keep training hard, and keep supporting each other!
Proud of you all 🙌
- The Essential Jiu Jitsu Coaching Staff
The new stripes!
Our newest Grey/White Belts 👊
Followed by our grey belts 🙌
and our Grey/Black belts - almost to yellow!
Best of luck to our new yellow/white belts on this new chapter!
Congrats Madison Khoder on your solid yellow belt - well earned!
Congrats Nando and Jenna on your yellow/black belts - the last step before Orange Belt !
Last promotion of the night: Raina Donatella Tumminello
Raina has been a key part of our kids program since we opened in 2017, and we’ve been lucky enough to watch her progress from white belt through every kids belt. Congrats Raina!
Grip breaking mechanics with Professor JT from our recent Master Worlds camp 🔧
09/02/2026
Happy Birthday to Professor Jonathan “JT” Torres 🎉
Thank you for everything you do, and for all the guidance both on and off the mats!
08/31/2026
10am Intermediate Class is about to start! ☀️
Start your morning off right with our 10am intermediate classes every Monday-Friday led by Professor JT and Professor Vinny.
08/24/2026
Master Worlds Camp Vlog Out Now! 🥋🌎🎥
Hear from Professor JT as he talks about how he structured his camps in order to prepare the students for the upcoming IBJJF Master Worlds, his thoughts on the competition, and his reflections on his own experience competing in the adult vs masters divisions. 🔥
08/23/2026
Today is the LAST day of Master Worlds Camp 🥋🌎👏🏼
Join us from 11-1pm for the last day of our 3-day camp led by Professor JT. Day 1 was focused on starting the match (breaking grips, takedowns, and having a strong guard pull. Day 2 was catered towards attacking from bottom. To finish off the camp, Prof. JT will be going over passing and having strong top pressure. You don't want to miss it! 🔥
Today is Day 2 of Master Worlds Camp! 🥋🌎✌🏼
Yesterday marked the first day of our 3-Day Master Worlds Camp. Led by Professor JT, Day 1 focused on grip fighting, taking our opponent down, and having a strong guard pull. Professor JT stressed the importance of starting the match off strong and being confident no matter where the match goes. The energy was high as the students prepare for the IBJJF Master World Championship in Las Vegas, Nevada. Today, the team comes back for Day ✌🏼!
08/21/2026
Master Worlds Camp Starts TODAY! 🥋👊🏼
Join us for a 3-day camp catered towards helping you train and prepare for the IBJJF Master World Championship.
Dates: August 21-23rd
Time: 11am-1pm
Open to all competitors age 30+
| Monday | 10am - 1pm |
| 5pm - 9pm | |
| Tuesday | 6am - 7am |
| 10am - 9pm | |
| Wednesday | 6am - 7am |
| 10am - 9pm | |
| Thursday | 6am - 7am |
| 10am - 9pm | |
| Friday | 10am - 1pm |
| 5pm - 8pm | |
| Saturday | 10am - 1pm |