Adults Jiu-Jitsu

Fitness

With such a fast pace, you’ll be burning tons of calories while practicing Jiu-Jitsu. While BJJ is likely to help you shed a few pounds, it’s going to make you a stronger athlete in every respect. Jiu-Jitsu is known for increasing flexibility, building muscle mass, quickening reflexes. Not to mention improving coordination. If you’re a multi-sport athlete, Jiu-Jitsu is about to become your best friend.

Grappling

While many martial art disciplines incorporate grappling here and there, when it comes to BJJ, grappling is at the core of all of your training. Not familiar with grappling? Here’s what you need to know – instead of utilizing weapons or striking, grappling is all about getting your opponent to concede through physical dominance. The rules and techniques of grappling vary depending on whether one is practicing Gi or Luta Livre Jiu-Jitsu, as well as whether it’s being done in a sport or self-defense style. When grappling in BJJ, you’ll spend the majority of your time fighting from the ground and will likely utilize many different types of chokes.

Community

From the moment anyone steps into our building, they will be met with a supportive and inclusive environment. Where instructors and fellow students want them to succeed. Because students regularly spar each other in class, you may be surprised to learn just how strong the friendships in our BJJ classes are. Jiu-Jitsu teaches students the thrill of winning as well as the humility of losing. Additionally, we make sure our students respect each other throughout all the highs and lows of their training.

Luta Livre

Luta Livre is a dynamic Brazilian grappling martial art that emphasizes real-world self-defense, submission techniques, and positional control, with a strong focus on no-gi training. Practitioners learn to use leverage, timing, and strategy rather than strength, making it accessible to all body types and experience levels. Training builds balance, coordination, conditioning, and mental toughness in a practical and effective system.

Developed in Brazil in the early 20th century, Luta Livre grew alongside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and became known for its effectiveness in challenge matches and Vale Tudo competitions. Rooted in catch wrestling and adapted for street and sport applications, it has played an important role in the evolution of modern mixed martial arts and continues to be practiced worldwide today.

Our program is led by Professor Eddie, a proud member of USA Luta Livre, who received his black belt in Luta Livre in 2025 from Professor Ross Kellin. His lineage traces directly through some of the greatest legends of the art:
Rufino dos Santos → Euclydes “Tatu” Hatem → Carlos Brunocilla → Hugo Duarte, preserving the tradition, effectiveness, and authenticity of Luta Livre.

Self-Defense

Made for the real world, BJJ is a form of self defense that every person should master. BJJ focuses on ground level altercations – utilizing holds, throws, blows, and a variety of submission techniques. This makes Jiu-Jitsu ideal when learning how to take on an opponent who may be larger than you, without necessarily having to hurt them.

Positive Environment

You’ll love BJJ because we love BJJ. At Sargent Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | SIRI BJJ Walla Walla, we are passionate about sharing the gift of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with our community. We aim to create an environment where every single student has the ability to accomplish their goals – whatever they may be. It doesn’t matter if you’ve spent your entire life training in MMA and are exploring your newest martial arts discipline or you’re just trying to break away from the monotony of the gym, we will exceed your expectations.