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⬤ Teen & Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu · ages 13+ · Bristol
Teen & Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Program in Bristol
Push yourself, learn continuously, and gain confidence through every stage of your journey. Our Teen & Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program helps students develop resilience, self-discipline, and practical skills while training in a welcoming environment where everyone is encouraged to improve.
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Ages 13+
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Bristol
What You'll Gain
Growth You Can Feel On And Off The Mat
Every class challenges you to think, adapt, and become a stronger version of yourself.
Confidence Through Capability
As you develop new skills and overcome obstacles, you'll gain confidence that carries into work, school, and everyday situations.our STAR method.
Strategic Thinking
Training encourages problem-solving, decision-making, and staying composed when facing challenges both in class and in life.
Physical Fitness With Purpose
Improve endurance, mobility, coordination, and overall conditioning while working toward meaningful personal goals.
Patience & Self-Discipline
Long-term progress teaches the value of consistency, commitment, and trusting the process over quick results.
Stress Management
Training provides a productive outlet that helps clear your mind, relieve stress, and improve overall well-being.
Lifelong Personal Growth
Every class offers opportunities to learn, improve, and challenge yourself alongside people who support your success.
Is This Program Right for You?
Is the Teen & Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Program
Right for Your Child?
Our Stryker Martial Arts Academy is for children Ages 13+ from Bristol area who are ready to grow.
✅ Teens and adults ages 13 and up
✅ Complete beginners looking for a welcoming place to start
✅ Individuals seeking practical self-defense and confidence
✅ Students who enjoy problem-solving and personal growth
✅ Adults looking for a healthy outlet for stress and fitness
✅ People who thrive in a supportive and encouraging community
13+
AGE RANGE
94%
REPORT IMPROVED FOCUS
★★★★★
Real Review Rating
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"Stryker is a very good place to go. My 14 yr. old take classes there and the staff is just AWESOME."
Jami P.
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Teen & Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program
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Stryker Martial Arts Academy — serving Bristol area families.
Absolutely. Whether you've trained before or not, our program is designed to help students learn and grow at their own pace.
Absolutely. Whether you've trained before or not, our program is designed to help students learn and grow at their own pace.
What are the benefits beyond self-defense?
Students often experience improved fitness, reduced stress, greater confidence, stronger discipline, and enhanced problem-solving skills.
Do I need to be athletic to start?
No. Students of all fitness levels are welcome, and classes are structured to help you improve over time.
Is this a competitive program?
Students can train recreationally or pursue competition if they choose. Most members train for personal growth, fitness, and self-improvement.
What keeps adults coming back?
The combination of personal growth, continuous learning, supportive instructors, and a welcoming community creates an experience people genuinely enjoy.
No Experience Needed · No Long-Term Commitment
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Personal attention from our instructors, and a real taste of what we can do for you or your child.
Stryker Martial Arts Academy
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3170 Linden Drive · Bristol VA 24202
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Root-cause healing that restores the body through nervous system regulation, detox pathways, and metabolism. Not symptom-chasing. Not another bandaid.
Hi, I'm Dr. Kourtney
Three pillars of real,
lasting results
Energy & Fatigue Recovery
Nervous system and detox support that addresses why your body is stuck in survival mode — not just masking exhaustion with caffeine and supplements.
01
Metabolism & Weight Loss Resistance
If you're eating right and exercising but nothing moves, there's a deeper reason. We find it — and fix it — using functional labs and a personalized protocol.
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Hormone Balance
Hormone issues are signals of something deeper — drainage, nervous system dysregulation, or metabolic burden. I help you address the root, not just the numbers.
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MY APPROACH
Why clients get results when
nothing else worked
I combine 20+ years as a pharmacist with a root-cause, whole-body approach — bridging conventional medicine with the deeper healing most practitioners never address.
01
Regulate before you detox
Nervous system and drainage are the non-negotiable foundation. Skip this step and nothing else sticks.
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Healing is low and slow
Real detox doesn't happen overnight. Sustainable results come from doing it right — at the pace your body can actually handle.
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Symptoms are signals, not diagnoses
Hormone imbalances, weight gain, fatigue — your body is communicating. We listen, then address what they're pointing to.
"I get it, because I've been there — and I know exactly where conventional medicine stops and real healing begins."
● Pharmacist-level fluency in your labs, medications, and diagnostics
● Functional medicine lens that asks why , not just what
● Whole-body protocols — nervous system, detox, and metabolism together
● 1:1 consultations using the Root Cause Method, not cookie-cutter plans
● Internationally accredited certification teaching practitioners the same method
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