Christian Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu · North Fort Myers, FL
Komainu are the guardians posted at the gate — always in pairs, watching over everyone inside. That is the standard we train to: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, real self-defense, and serious fitness for kids and adults, in a family built on faith.
The name is the job
Komainu stand in pairs at the entrance of temples — stone lion-dogs that guard the space and everyone within it. One holds its mouth open: “A,” the first sound, the first breath. One holds it closed: “Un,” the last. Beginning and completion, side by side.
Every student walks through our door as one and trains toward the other. You arrive curious. You stay to become capable — of protecting yourself, your family, and the people placed in your care.
One of the best ways to protect your family is to be fit, capable, and confident.
Day one. White belts, first classes, new starts. Everyone on our mats began exactly here.
Composure under pressure. The calm of someone who has done the work and can stand guard for others.
Programs
Confidence, discipline, and real self-defense — balance, coordination, and problem-solving taught through controlled, age-appropriate training.
Mon–Thu 5:30 PM · Sat 9 AM →Fundamentals to advanced: positional control, escapes, submissions, and live rounds — at your own pace, in good company.
Mon–Thu 6:30 PM · Sat 10 AM →Individual fitness and performance programs built around your body and your goals, backed by 20 years of exercise science.
By appointment →Week at a glance
Kids 5:30
Adults 6:30
Live 7:30
Open mat 12
Kids 5:30
Adults 6:30
Live 7:30
Flow 7:45 AM
Kids 5:30
Adults 6:30
Bible study 8
Open mat 12
Kids 5:30
Adults 6:30
Live 7:30
Rest & recover
Flow 8
Kids 9
Adults 10
Open mat 11
Coaches
Training since 2002 — Krav Maga, a black belt in Okinawan Kempo Karate, and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt earned in 2025. Twenty years as a personal trainer with a degree in Exercise Science; professor stripes in 2026, the year he helped launch Komainu Jiu-Jitsu.
A BJJ black belt at 26, with a decade on the mats, five-plus years of competition, and three years of Muay Thai. Four years coaching everyone from first-timers to competitors — with an armed-security professional’s eye for awareness and discipline.
Born in Bangkok, raised on Muay Thai. Black belts in American Karate and Kyudo, and years spent teaching and mentoring. In 2026 the Lord opened the door to build this dojo — a community where faith and growth come first.
From the mats
A look at what is actually happening on the mats this week.
Faith at the center
Komainu is a Christian-based organization. We train hard because the people counting on us deserve our best — and we keep the Word at the center of the week.
Bible study — Wednesdays 8 PM, after live training. Everyone welcome.
Your first class is free — no experience, no gear, no pressure. Just show up ready to learn.
