Rolling Oak Jiu Jitsu

Rolling Oak Jiu Jitsu offers kids’ classes in Seedlings Jiu-Jitsu, Sprouts Jiu-Jitsu, Saplings Jiu-Jitsu, and Acorns Jiu-Jitsu, along with additional options such as Gi all Levels, Gi Sparring, Gi Fundamentals, Judo Fundamentals, Esteem Wrestling, No Gi all Levels, No Gi Sparring, Savate - Thai Boxing - Muy Thai KickBoxing, and No Gi Fundamentals. Classes take place in designated mat rooms and follow structured time blocks that range from 30 to 90 minutes per session.

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Kids’ Jiu-Jitsu classes are offered Monday–Thursday in the afternoons, with additional Gi and No Gi classes, sparring, Judo Fundamentals, Esteem Wrestling, and Savate - Thai Boxing - Muy Thai KickBoxing sessions scheduled in morning, midday, and evening time slots; individual sessions run 30, 45, 60, or 90 minutes.

Rolling Oak Jiu Jitsu’s kids’ program is led by Ross “Rah” Hardin, a Brown Belt Kids Jiu-Jitsu Instructor who began training in 2009, earned his Brown Belt in 2022 under Esteem Jiu-Jitsu, and has over 15 years of martial arts experience, including work as a coach, program director, and mentor. The broader leadership team includes Brett Bryon (Black Belt – 2nd degree), Michael Stratton Jr. (Black Belt – 2nd degree), Brenten Sorensen (Brown Belt), Kevin Escher (Black Belt), Richard Des’forrest (Black Belt – 1st degree), Hector Rodriguez (Black Belt), Alex Burton (Brown Belt Yellow Belt), Christian Fairfax (Brown Belt), and Steve Butts, who is associated with Esteem Wrestling instruction. Rolling Oak Jiu Jitsu states that its mission centers on building a family-oriented, community-driven academy. Richard des Forest is described as one of Savate’s most distinguished practitioners and is noted as the first South American to earn the Gant d'Argent (Silver Glove) 3rd Degree and the title of Professeur in France.

Last updated August 13, 2026.