ABOUT US

Bold Spirit is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy founded in 2023 by Mychal and Jorgi Cohen, long time students of 2nd degree black belt Eli Trevino. We are located in Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island.

Every gym has it's own way of doing things. At Bold Spirit, our way of doing things emphasizes:

• Simplicity - Jiu jitsu is a complex sport, but we find the core ideas and concepts that apply again and again.
• Control - Across thousands of configurations two opponents can be in, the north star for grappling is control of your opponents movement. Of course, being focused on this is a type of self control, which we also emphasize and promote heavily.
• A Better Life - It sounds cliche, but it's obvious to long time jiu jitsu practitioners - jiu jitsu is a way to live better.

This is the perfect martial art to try first for all ages, and it is the best one to practice for decades.

CLASSES

We have three different types of classes to offer; Youth, Adults, and Women's only.

• Youth - For kids and teens ages 5-14. This will help your child build self confidence, self respect, and discipline while covering the fundamentals and cornerstones of Brazilian jiu jitsu. PLEASE NOTE - We are currently not accepting new students under the age of 8. 
• Adults - This covers a wide variety of techniques and drills, from beginner, to advanced for both men, women, and gender fluid. Students are encouraged to train both Gi and NoGi to develop their skills.
• Women Only - In addition to our co-ed classes, this class is specifically for women, taught by a woman. There are no men allowed in this class. This covers the same techniques as the co-ed class, but with a greater emphasis on the basics of jiu jitsu and body mechanics. This is for ages 10+ with some exceptions.

Questions? Email us at boldspiritjiujitsu@gmail.com. We are excited to talk to you and bring you in to our jiu jitsu family.