Tulsa · Oklahoma

Primate Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
8212 E 41st St, Tulsa, OK 74145
About Primate Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Primate Jiu Jitsu is a family-focused academy in midtown Tulsa, established in 2015 by Professor Matt Vernon, a 1st-degree black belt under Christian Derr in the Jean Jacques Machado / Rickson Gracie line. It trains on 2,500 square feet of sprung mat and runs Play-Jitsu for ages 4-6, kids classes for 7-12, and teens/adult classes three times a day, plus Muay Thai five days a week and a women-only class. The grappling curriculum draws on wrestling and judo alongside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, covering takedowns, top control and submissions.
Pricing
Memberships
Programs & discounts
Programs
- Gi
- No-Gi
- Kids
- Beginners
- Women's
- Self-Defense
Weekly Schedule
Full schedule →Instructors
Lineage: Christian Derr → Jean Jacques Machado → Rickson Gracie → Hélio Gracie
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Primate Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offer gi or no-gi classes?+
Primate Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers both gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes.
Who is the head instructor at Primate Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?+
The head instructor is Matt Vernon, a black belt with lineage through Christian Derr, Jean Jacques Machado, Rickson Gracie.
Does Primate Brazilian Jiu Jitsu have a kids BJJ program?+
Yes, Primate Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers a dedicated program for children.