About Rough Hands JJJ
Rough Hands JJJ is an independent Japanese Ju Jitsu Dojo, and one of several programs that make up the Rough Hands BJJ family. At Rough Hands we believe in a life of persistence, perseverance, and constant improvement. We don’t espouse violence, but we love the fight. The fight against our shortcomings, our limits, our weaknesses; the fight against our fears. The fight to improve our lives and the lives of those around us.
Our Japanese Ju Jitsu program is rooted in the time honored traditional art created by the Samurai, with a modern twist for today’s world.
Meet the Team
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Jim Mahanes
CHIEF INSTRUCTOR
Japanese Ju Jitsu ProgramJim has studied martial arts since he was 14 years old. He began his study of Japanese-based ju jitsu in 2000 and holds the rank of fifth-degree Black Belt. Jim holds black belt ranking in Wado Ryu Karate (USEWKF), Chito Ryu Karate (Koshin-Ha), and is currently a blue belt under Jesse Walker, Rough Hands BJJ. He also worked as a nightclub bouncer for a number of years.
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Jeff Brown
INSTRUCTOR
Jeff has been involved in martial arts for over 20 years. He has black belt rank in Japanese jujutsu, karate and aikido. He is an also yoga instructor at our sister school Rough Hands Yoga.
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Jesse Walker
INSTRUCTOR
CO-OWNER
Jesse has been coaching since 2007 and co-founded Rough Hands in 2017. He is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and Krav Maga black belt. Jesse is the head coach of Rough Hands BJJ