People make the difference
Your instructors.
In your corner.
A shared commitment to clear instruction, thoughtful practice, and a welcoming place to learn.
Head instructor · Co-owner
Jake Harris
Belted and certified under Rener and Ryron Gracie.
His path to practical self-defense began on active duty in the U.S. Army, where he served as an Intelligence Soldier and became certified in Army Combatives. That experience shaped his commitment to skills with a real-world purpose.
Jake built his teaching around clear explanations, thoughtful practice, and steady progress. As head instructor and co-owner, he helps students of different ages develop skill, confidence, and discipline in a welcoming environment.
Women Empowered instructor · Co-owner
Julia Harris
Belted and certified under Rener, Ryron, and Eve Gracie.
She began Gracie Jiu-Jitsu alongside Jake and their two boys. A shared family pursuit grew into a commitment to helping other women build confidence through practical self-defense.
As Women Empowered instructor and co-owner, Julia combines patient instruction with a personal approach. She welcomes women from different backgrounds and helps them build practical skills, ask questions, and grow more confident on the mat.
The standard we share
Explain clearly.
Practice thoughtfully.
Keep learning.
Good instruction helps you understand what you’re doing, why it matters, and how to take the next step.
A little curiosity.
A meaningful first step.
Experience the school with a 10-day free trial.
Self-defense. Confidence. Community.
Serving Bentonville and Centerton, AR.
This Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center® is independently owned and operated. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu®, Gracie Combatives®, Gracie Bullyproof®, Women Empowered®, Master Cycle®, and Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center® are registered trademarks used under license from Gracie University®.