Instructors
Chuck Kurz
Chuck is a Judo Nidan (2d degree Black Belt) and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt. He has been practicing martial arts for over 27 years and has been a black belt for 17 years. Chuck has trained and competed both in the US and in Europe. He is a USA Judo National level coach. Chuck retired from the US Army Special Forces in 2015 and makes his home in Huntingdon, TN.
Jon Blancett
Jon is a third degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the internationally known Luiz Palhares and a Judo Brown belt. He also is a Black Belt in Kenpo. He has over 25 years of martial arts experience. Jon heads the Warrior Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program and helps keep us focused on self-defense. He is a former Military Policeman and currently teaches at Southside Highschool in Jackson, TN.
Ainsley Kurz
Ainsley is a Judo Shodan (First degree Black Belt) and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt. She is perhaps the most accomplished competitive Judoka in the Jackson Area. She has over 15 years of Martial Arts experience and has competed and trained both nationally and internationally in both BJJ and Judo. She is a student at Jackson State and our primary kids instructor.