Category Five Jiu-Jitsu
Your Journey Starts Today –
Category Five is unlike what you might expect from a Jiu-Jitsu academy. There’s no intimidation here – we’re a welcoming school that emphasizes community and camaraderie. Our students learn and improve their Jiu-Jitsu skills all while enjoying themselves alongside their peers. We build resilient athletes who are determined to learn from hardships both on and off the mats. Are you ready to change your lifestyle for the better? Start your journey with Jiu-Jitsu classes in Hurricane, West Virginia today!
Ages 7-12
Kids Jiu-Jitsu
When it comes to self defense, BJJ empowers a smaller individual to fight against a larger opponent. But the advantages don’t stop there. BJJ helps kids gain confidence, learn discipline, focus their energy, foster respect for others, and be a part of a one-of-a-kind community full of future friends
Ages 13+
Adults Jiu-Jitsu
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, and a variety of submission techniques.
Our Values
While you may have many Jiu-Jitsu schools to choose from, we have no doubt that Category Five Jiu-Jitsu is in a league of its own. Don’t believe us? Here’s why:
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Community
Category Five Jiu-Jitsu values the importance of teamwork and helping others. We take care of ourselves as well as each other. -
Passion
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Perseverance
Martial arts training is all about exploring the unknown and improving. Failure happens, but growth and overcoming is expected. -
Fun
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Respect
The community you’ll meet here will give you a new sense of respect for those around you.
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About Us:
At Category Five Jiu-Jitsu, we maintain a tidy and clean training environment to give us the prime space to focus on Jiu-Jitsu techniques and physical improvement. Everyone who trains and teaches here has a mutual respect for one another and we celebrate our differences in background, skills, and personality. Our instructors represent various martial arts backgrounds and specialties such as Jiu-Jitsu, mixed martial arts, defensive tactics, and more. We embrace these diverse influences and incorporate them into our core Jiu-Jitsu training.
Our History:
Originally established by Shannon Newhouse in 2014, Wes and Kristi Thompson fully inherited Category Five Jiu-Jitsu during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and have enjoyed witnessing Category Five Jiu-Jitsu’s growth through the years. Category Five’s lineage comes from Jiu-Jitsu legends and multiple time World Champions Saulo and Xande Ribeiro. Saulo received his black belt from Royler Gracie in 1995 and passed on his knowledge to Chris Blanke – his first American Black Belt. The gym continues to grow and improve through the guidance of Chris, who is the owner of the Toledo Jiu-Jitsu Center / Badger Style Team, senior member of the Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Team, IBJJF 4th degree Black Belt, multiple time champion, and a certified defensive tactics instructor for the state of Ohio.
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Learn More!What are People Saying?
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If you are looking for the right place Category Five Jiu-Jitsu its the right place.
Andres F.
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Regardless if you are brand new to the sport or have been doing BJJ for several years, this is the best gym in the area.
Tony O.
Student
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We are becoming members, and 100% endorse this facility and the staff.
Dave M.
Student
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Highly recommend this place if you want to get into or if you already have experience in BJJ!
Mat J.
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Wes was super welcoming to me being a visitor, and the room was full of great grapplers!
Dustin M.
Student
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