Brian is from Covington, Virginia, where he began studying jiu-jitsu in 2009 under Dennis Hayes. He currently holds a brown belt. Brian established Total Defense Martial Arts in 2016, when he purchased Valley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He believes strongly in the self-defense side of jiu-jitsu, particularly in a child's ability to defend against bullies.
As one of the owners of our parent school, HYBRID Martial Arts, Dennis Hayes mentors Total Defense's members, provides guest instruction, and officiates our belt tests. Dennis earned his black belt in 2008 from Master Pedro Sauer and now holds a third degree. He lives in Roanoke, Virginia, with his wife and two kids and works for Roanoke City Fire/EMS.
As one of the owners of our parent school, HYBRID Martial Arts, Dennis Hayes mentors Total Defense's members, provides guest instruction, and officiates our belt tests. Dennis earned his black belt in 2008 from Master Pedro Sauer and now holds a third degree. He lives in Roanoke, Virginia, with his wife and two kids and works for Roanoke City Fire/EMS.
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Our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) curriculum is for men, women, and children of all ages. BJJ is the art of grappling or groundfighting. It includes clinch work, takedowns, and self-defense as well as chokes, arm locks, and leg locks. BJJ trains you to defeat stronger and larger opponents. It has figured prominently in Ultimate Fighting Championships and is considered an essential part of any mixed martial artist's repertoire.
Need a little extra training? Total Defense Martial Arts is proud to announce a new Brazilian jiu-jitsu practice session on Sunday mornings from 7 to 9am: Coffee & Chokes. This is a drill-only (no rolling) practice led by blue belts Jerry Armentrout and Scott Barker. Adults only (16 and up), either gi or no-gi at your option.
Reviews (9)
Chris Alexander
May 04, 2021
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Chrissie Hall
Nov 01, 2019
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Adam Meyers
Sep 09, 2019
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Andy Sackett
Aug 09, 2019
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King Tuck
Aug 09, 2019
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Craig W.
Sep 13, 2018
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Jay Haynes
Aug 19, 2018
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This martial arts school offers outstanding instruction in both American Style Boxing and Brazillian Jiu Jitsu for children and adults alike. The instructors are patient, knowledgeable, and thorough in their instruction. The environment is friendly, and students are made to feel welcome and appreciated. Safety is the number one concern, and parents of children are always encouraged to stay and observe their children's classes. Seating for guests who are not training is right at the edge of the matted training area. The facility is scrubbed and cleaned daily, not weekly like most karate and taekwondo
Jerry Armentrout Jr
Jul 19, 2018
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Matthew Warner
Oct 18, 2016
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Excellent martial arts instruction for over-40 guys like me and for elementary-aged children like my kids. The boxing instructors, formerly with Staunton Boxing Club, rope in decades of experience. The new affiliation with HYBRID in Roanoke also brings in a lot of fresh blackbelt instruction in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
