Way of Jiu Jitsu Academy

Way of Jiu Jitsu Academy is situated at 7808 Cherry Creek South Drive, Suite 205 in Denver, Colorado. The school functions as an official affiliate of the Rigan Machado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association, connecting students to the historic Carlos Gracie lineage. Instruction is directed by head coach Nobuo Yagai, an IBJJF-certified fourth-degree black belt under Master Rigan Machado who also holds black belts in Enshin Karate and Judo. The academy teaches a structured curriculum of grappling disciplines, focusing on positional mechanics, leverage, and ground self-defense. Core offerings include adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in both gi and submission grappling formats, Conde Koma Judo instruction, women's jiu-jitsu classes, and structured kids martial arts programs. Additional black belt instructors on staff include Eric Sahs, Michael Baird, and Nick Taufmann. Training emphasizes technical precision, injury mitigation, and functional movement for students across all fitness levels. Members progress from foundational ground defense to advanced live sparring within a structured curriculum. Prospective members can sign up for introductory training packages to explore classes firsthand.