Heavy Mettle Jiu Jitsu

Heavy Mettle Jiu Jitsu operates at 69 Lafayette Road, Unit 7, in North Hampton, New Hampshire. Founded in 2017 by Derek Stevens, the martial arts school delivers Brazilian jiu-jitsu coaching, ground grappling, and functional self-defense instruction to practitioners throughout the Seacoast region. Instruction at the academy is guided by founder Derek Stevens and experienced coaches who maintain high training standards on the mats. The instructional team focuses on fundamental judo-based ground controls, weight distribution, positional transitions, and submission holds. Coaches emphasize leverage and technique over brute strength, fostering a disciplined and supportive mat environment suited for beginning students and experienced competitors alike. The academy organizes its curriculum into defined developmental programs. Offerings include Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in gi and no-gi formats alongside Kids Jiu Jitsu classes designed to build coordination, confidence, and respect through age-appropriate drills. Sessions combine structured technical repetition, positional rolling, and athletic conditioning to develop functional physical fitness, mental resilience, and practical self-defense proficiency.