Rodney Hefington

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Primary Instructor

Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu under Peter Sutton, certified by the International Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Federation and the Sport Jiu-jitsu International Federation.
6th degree black belt in Taekwondo under Grandmaster Young Min You, certified by Kukkiwon, World Taekwondo Federation, and USA Taekwondo.
6th degree black belt in Shotokan Karate under Rod Hefington (father), certified by USA Karate.
1st degree black belt in Shorinji Zendo-ryu Karate under Prof. Phillip Skornia (deceased), certified by Zendokai and the All Japan Karate Association.
1st degree black belt in Aiki Okami Jiu-jitsu under Aaron Raynor.
Awarded 1st Degree in BJJ by Pete Sutton (2022)

Competed in more than 200 BJJ, Taekwondo, and Karate competitions. Won some, lost some, and learned a lot.

Defensive Tactics Instructor certification from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
Uchi-deshi of Aiki Okami Jiu-jitsu under Christopher Knepper (resigned in 2007).
Certifications under BASH Combatives from Dave Warloe (international man of mystery); this included training in Filipino Martial Arts, Boxing, and BJJ.
Force-on-force certification from Gabe Suarez, certified by Suarez International.

Full-time law enforcement since 2007 with Advanced Certificate from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
2011 Vet World Motocross Champion
Off-road enthusiast
Experienced SCUBA diver with Advanced certification through NAUI
Avid hiker / backpacker / rock climber