Tribal Society Jiu-Jitsu

“What an incredibly welcoming and positive group of people to train with. Coach Shawn is always clear in his instruction and super encouraging. I always leave feeling energized and grounded. And it's an amazing way to cultivate presence as it's hard to be in an existential eddy when you're in a choke hold! Can't say enough good things!”

“I've been training at Tribal society since early November 2022. I'll try my best to not compare to other gyms I've been to, I'll just say that this one is BY FAR my favorite. It's welcoming, informative, and my son and I look forward to going every week. Shawn is patient and leads the class with a light sense of humor, brushing away any intimidation someone might feel. I feel comfortable inviting my female friends to classes knowing full well that they will be treated with kindness and respect.”

“I've been a competitive athlete all my life in multiple sports, and training at Tribal Society was probably the best athletic experience of my life. Shawn has a very rare skill to be able to simultaneously train people at a very high level and raw beginners at the same time. Shawn focuses on teaching the underlying principles of the sport, not just random move after random move. He wants you to be able to figure out for yourself in a tricky situation what to do because you understand the basics underlying the sport. And Safety! Safety is the key word of this gym. They don't just say it, they live it. Keeping you training partners safe is the focus of every session. This isn't just about one guy, every member of the gym is respectful and focused being the best they can be but also making sure every one can stay injury free and return for next week's session. Also, the location is so amazing, it's hard to describe. It is in the wilderness and probably has the best views of any gym in the world. Don't miss this gem of a training center.”

“Absolutely fantastic school! My kids have not only learned valuable self-defense skills, but they’ve also developed discipline, character, and confidence through the classes. The instructor is patient, skilled, and truly cares about each student’s progress. As an adult student, I’ve also benefited immensely—my own Jiujitsu skills have sharpened, and I’ve felt challenged and supported every step of the way. This school is a great environment for all ages, whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your skills to the next level!”

“A great little hidden gem of a jiu-jitsu gym! I reached out to professor Shawn while I was visiting town, and asked if I could drop in to class, and got the thumbs up to roll through. I received a warm greeting at the door, was instructed where to change and put my things, and got in some great roles with some of the students there. I had a great time and will definitely drop back by next time I'm in town! I would definitely recommend this place to both new students, as well as experienced grapplers. Very clean gym, great energy, and a convenient location!”