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My name is Brandon Hetzler and I began my martial arts training at the age of 12. In 1990 I was sent on a routine deployment to Okinawa, Japan and the Philippines . This was an awesome chance for me to train with many Okinawan karate masters, an experience most people only dream about. In 1992 I was sent to Parris Island to become a Marine Corps Drill Instructor. This was yet another great accomplishment at only 20 years old. I was the youngest Marine to become a Drill Instructor since Vietnam . While at Parris Island I trained thousands of recruits, focusing on drill movements, physical exercise and hand to hand combat. In 1999 I made the big move to California!! After training in Aikido for 2 years, I found a Rickson Gracie school in my area and started training. Rickson Gracie is a living legend. He has been given the title of Samurai by the Japanese people After meeting the Legendary Rickson Gracie at a seminar in March 2003, I dropped all other things and studied Jiu-Jitsu as taught by Rickson Gracie exclusively. I have attended every seminar that Rickson has done since 2003. I’m a Brown Belt under Rickson Gracie. A 3RD degree black belt in Okinawa Goju-Ryu, and I have trained in Muay Thai and Aikido. I have over 20 years of martial arts knowledge. I look forward to passing on the teachings of Master Rickson Gracie for the rest of my life! |
Brandon Hetzler |
Brandon Hetzler |
Scott Willingham |
I grew up chasing adrenalin- Raced Motocross, Sports, Jumped off some of the tallest bridges in California, bungee jumping. Im a creative creature-artist/musician/producer. We think in a different light. The part of the brain that inspires beauty. I live in the funny and care for friends. I am grateful for much and happy with a little. Ive always been involved in combative arts. Always loved the blood pumping above normal. Being physical is a must, to keep aggression in check. Im an easy going cat, but will defend Family, Friends and Honor at a drop of a hat. I am a family man- GOD is my structure- family is my very being- Music is who I am- Jiu Jitsu keep me sane and ready for whatever it takes. I believe dedication and discipline is what makes a humble nature human being...which the Jiu Jitsu demands and deserves. Im a Brown Bar and Ive been training under Rickson Gracie since '98 and can't think of anything that has kept my attention the way it has. To me... There is nothing more affective as a single art. Ive trained in other things - Boxed for years. Other stand up arts that I try to forget. Jiu Jitsu has taught me alot, not just the skills, but things I will use in life- that i will keep with me for a lifetime. I am grateful to Rickson and the Gracie family for sharing this gift. IF and WHEN you understand it... It will hold on to you for a lifetime. |
Scott Willingham |
I have trained in Martial Arts and sports for all of my life. I last trained in a traditional Korean style martial art, Hwa Rang Do for 12 years up until November 2001. That was when my brother took me to a Rickson Gracie Jiu Jitsu School where I took a class. I realized at that moment that it was what I was looking for and I had found my home. I have been studying and training Rickson Gracie Jiu Jitsu ever sinse, and will continue for my lifetime. I am now a training Purple Belt student and one of the Instructors at Groundworks Jiu Jitsu House home of Rickson Gracie Jiu Jitsu. I have the privilege of learning the best Jiu Jitsu in the world, from some of the best Instructors there are. |
Naomi Walker |
All Instructors are Belt tested, trained and kept up to date on the lastest changes made by Rickson and Kron themselves. They're members of the Association and only teach the RGJJA programs and set standards. They have a combined experience of approx. 21 years in the art. Hetzler and Willingam are official Representatives. |
hotjitsu@hotmail.com |
For SEMINARS INFO with Groundworks Instructors - Contact Hetzler at brandonhetzlerjj@gmail.com Contact Willingham at hotjitsu@hotmail.com |
Brandon is a 3 time Pan Jiu Jitsu Championships, Medalist - 2009 Worlds No Gi Gold Medalist |
Scott is a double Medalist at the Pan Jiu Jitsu Championships |
Jiu Jitsu..... It's Ridiculous Bro! |
Naomi Walker |
rigwwj@att.net |
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brandonhetzlerjj@gmail.com |
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