About Northwest Martial Arts Coos Bay

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About northwest martial arts coos bay

This is a gym where the old meets the new. A Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy that studies a blend of traditional and contemporary styles of jiu-jitsu, offering both Gi and No-Gi classes. The location of this gym is located in the town of Coos Bay, with a rich history of industries like logging, fishing, and coal mining. Coos Bay is the largest Oregon coastal town with new and growing businesses, majestic beaches, hiking, and a diverse community.

NWMA Coos Bay was founded in November 2018 by black belt instructors Professor David Sigler and Professor Katie Ericson. Professor Katie Ericson is the first female black belt born and raised in Coos Bay. Professor Katie and Professor David met at the Northwest Martial Arts in Eugene, where they both received their black belts. They trained under Professor Harold Utterback and Professor Ryan Kelly, who trained under Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legends like Megaton Dias, Royler Gracie, and Helio Gracie. 

NWMA Coos Bay has been established through a passion for the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a strong sense of community. Professor Katie wanted to return to her roots and open a martial arts gym in her hometown of Coos Bay. Growing up in Coos Bay, Professor Katie could see insufficient healthy activities for youth and adults alike. After a successful ten years in Eugene and graduating from the University of Oregon, Professor Katie gave back to her community by providing jobs, supporting local businesses, and offering programs to empower the gym’s members. With the academy, Katie hopes to reduce assault and crime rates while increasing mental and physical health opportunities by teaching Brazilian jiu-jitsu and promoting solid, healthy relationships within the team. 

NWMA Coos Bay strives to ensure members feel confident in their self-defense abilities. It encourages all students to be the best versions of themselves while having valuable and precise Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques. NWMA Coos Bay is the epitome of a beginner-friendly small-town gym with a family atmosphere. When you walk through the doors, you will feel safe and train with a team that encompasses growth and passion for the art and will support you through your jiu-jitsu journey. One thing is for sure - NWMA Coos Bay produces winners, as we have team members who have competed in competitions and placed on top. Ultimately, NWMA Coos Bay is the perfect place to start and continue your Brazilian jiu-jitsu journey.

Fantastic day for the adult team today! Professor David with a third place, @itsmaltime with double gold, @davidwaltersjr with a lot of fights to win third, @henrytheeclark with second place AND fastest tap with the armbar!
Enroll your child in our annual summer camp from June 19 - August 4, starting 9 am - 12 pm. We will have fun games and activities and learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. 2-week options are available, and the camp is open to non-NWMA members. Check out www.n
It's been a few weeks since our first co-ed camp, and we had such a great experience with top-notch black belt instructors and an incredible group of people! Not only did we have a blast on the mats doing jiu-jitsu things, but we also rode horses on
Do you know what we hear a lot on the mats? "I wish I started when I was younger," and we mean... A LOT. We can already foresee that jiu-jitsu competitions will only get more competitive. That's because a lot of world-class athletes are tho
There are several benefits of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Kids, but the best one of them all is providing a place for our Coos Community to come together with a shared vision of empowering our neighbors with the tools and skills of self-defense and marti
Our adult fundamentals is growing and we have spots open! Uniform is not required, come join us every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 😊 email nwmacoosbay@gmail.com or call/text 541-808-1638 #coosbayoregon #jiujitsu
Happiest of birthdays to our very own Professor David, who is coaching students today! The gym is extremely lucky to have you and your incredible knowledge. We appreciate your dedication to the sport and your students, day in and day out.
Our guppies getting their stripes! 👏 #coosbay #northbend #jiujitsu
“Jiu-Jitsu is for the protection of the individual, the older man, the weak, the child, the lady, and the young woman from being dominated and hurt by some bum because they don’t have the physical attributes to defend themselves. Like I never had.”
— Helio Gracie

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