Certified · Background-checked · IBJJF-registered · Supervised. Every single one.
Founder of Gentle Way Jiu-Jitsu and principal of Kinesthetic Chess LLC. IBJJF-certified black belt, SafeSport-certified, and Harvard-trained public health scientist. Over a decade of clinical research and community program delivery.
Leads the implementation phase of every partnership, then provides periodic supervision as the certified Gentle Way team delivers ongoing sessions.
6–7 years of BJJ training. Works professionally in the substance use and recovery field at a residential community facility. Over a year of dedicated youth BJJ instruction. Methodical, warm, competition-experienced.
Gentle Way's most consistent instructor by attendance. Leads physical conditioning for the BJJ programming. Facilities management background — keeps every session running smoothly. Competition experience, teaches youth, adults, and individuals with disabilities.
Case manager at a local high school. Leads Gentle Way's women-only BJJ programming. Direct experience teaching gender-diverse youth, minorities, and underserved adult populations. Technical precision, calm instruction, genuine inclusivity.
Lifeguard and swimming instructor with the City of Boston. Competitive swimmer — body mechanics expertise informs exceptional movement teaching. Competition experience in BJJ. Strong track record with youth and adult community populations.
All levels require letters of rec from black belts or higher, active IBJJF registration, background check, and SafeSport certification.
Kinesthetic Chess LLC carries general and professional liability insurance covering all programs and instructors. Every session covered.
Organizational partners can be named as additional insureds — a significant benefit for community centers, schools, and nonprofits. No additional cost on qualifying contracts.
Every partnership starts with a conversation.