Hurricane · West Virginia
Category Five Jiu-Jitsu
270 Progress Wy A2, Hurricane, WV 25526
About Category Five Jiu-Jitsu
Category Five Jiu-Jitsu in Hurricane, WV was established by Shannon Newhouse in 2014 and inherited by Wes and Kristi Thompson during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. It teaches gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at all levels, a beginner jiu-jitsu class on Tuesdays and Thursdays, kids classes split 5-7 and 8-12, a teen kickboxing class for 12-15s and open mats, with all non-kids classes open to ages 13 and up. Owner and head instructor Wes Thompson is a black belt under Scott Layton with over 20 years in combat sports; the staff also includes Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu black belt Shannon Newhouse, Samuel Hedrick, Jacob Mills, Matthew Haid, and Ted Malone, a black belt under Saulo and Xande Ribeiro and a certified law enforcement and military defensive tactics instructor for West Virginia.
Pricing
Memberships
Programs & discounts
Programs
- Gi
- No-Gi
- Kids
- Beginners
- Self-Defense
- Open Mat
Schedule
No schedule data available yet.
View full schedule →Instructors
Lineage: Scott Layton
Lineage: Scott Layton
Lineage: Saulo Ribeiro → Xande Ribeiro
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Category Five Jiu-Jitsu cost?+
Monthly membership at Category Five Jiu-Jitsu ranges from $140 to $170 per month.
Does Category Five Jiu-Jitsu offer gi or no-gi classes?+
Category Five Jiu-Jitsu offers both gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes.
Who is the head instructor at Category Five Jiu-Jitsu?+
The head instructor is Wes Thompson, a black belt with lineage through Scott Layton.
Does Category Five Jiu-Jitsu have a kids BJJ program?+
Yes, Category Five Jiu-Jitsu offers a dedicated program for children.
Does Category Five Jiu-Jitsu have open mat?+
Yes, Category Five Jiu-Jitsu runs open mat sessions. Check the weekly schedule for times.