30+ years Experience in the Grappling Arts
Coached multiple BJJ Champion competitors,
Gi and No-Gi, Judo and MMA fighters.
4th Deg Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
8th Deg Black Belt in Judo
Tamurra Cup Winner 1994
Texas State Judo Champion 1995
Bahia State Jiu-jitsu Champion (Brazil) 1998
National Sombo Champion 1999
Pan American Sombo Champion 1999
Trainer of Several Local, Regional and National Professional and Amateur Champions
My Philosophy of Training and Teaching
"Basics are really important. If you try a move and it doesn't work, you should be able to trace it back to a mistake in your fundamentals. By looking at all of your moves that way, you can go back and fix your technique and improve it. Spend the time to work on the fundamentals so that you'll have a solid base to build your game on. I personally coach all of my students, and seeing each one make progress is deeply gratifying for me. Whether you are a white belt learning their first arm bar or a senior student competing for a championship, I want to help you improve. Everyone can learn this stuff, and I love teaching it to anyone who wants to learn."
Very friendly atmosphere and very professional
My daughter and wife love the classes here. Very good instructors.
I wanted to do this review to share about our experience with Sifu Whit McClendon and instructor Kathryn Scott. In search of a fun and unique place for my sons birthday party I decided to look for a martial arts facility, I came across Jade Mountain Martial Arts and after seeing such great reviews I decided to call and ask about my sons birthday party. The initial phone conversation with Mr. McClendon was very pleasant, he was very helpful and willing to accommodate and make arrangements for my sons birthday party. All the correspondence and responses were prompt. What I’m most excited to share is the details of the party! Sifu and Instructor Kathryn were amazing! They were absolutely wonderful with the kids! Sifu shared a wonderful story of the history of Kung Fu, gave an exciting demonstration of swords and explained how they are used, Kathryn was a fabulous assistant with all the demonstrations and the kids were never bored or restless (age ranging from 3-7). The kids were also able to learn some martial arts techniques play and some super fun games! Thank you Sifu Whit and Kathryn you were both amazing, you made my sons birthday so special and memorable! My son can’t wait to go back and try a class!