928.963.6173
1100 AZ-260 Suite 15, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
About Us
Instructors
Verde Valley Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai offers topnotch training by highly trained professionals who have skills and experience from all over the world,
from professional fighters, high-level instructors, and qualified experts. Get to know our world-class instructors below.
Professor Clay Wimer, Alaskan born Black Belt under Professor Vellore Caballero, has an extreme focus on fundamentals and defensively responsible positioning. He has a background in MMA, having his first sanctioned fight in 2014. Although a back injury sidelined his MMA career, he found that he could compete at the highest levels of BJJ with deliberate attention to slow and precise movement.
MJ Keenan is a black belt under Professor Luis Heredia, Muai Jiu Jitsu and started practicing this martial art in 1996 at Rickson Gracie's Pico Academy Location in Los Angeles.
MJ is a member of the JJGF, and the Co-Founder of Verde Valley BJJ.
World Class Multi Tasker, Merchant of Emotion, Winemaker, Curmudgeon, Armed Snowflake.
Jimmy, South Dakota born, is a purple belt under Amal Easton BJJ with an MMA background. He has over 8 years of experience competing in Boxing, Muay Thai, and No-Gi tournaments.
Testimonials
Excellent place to be whether you are brand new to bjj or a black belt new to the area, or anything in between. Glad to have these guys in the Verde Valley. 10/10
Alex Christman
Clay is absolutely amazing. Great team, great staff, and great people to train with. Clay has really brought light to the place.
Starfox9
Amazing staff. Awesome training opportunities for all ages.
Braeden Wright
