If your looking for proven Martial Arts in Fort Collins our training center provides effective, safe, top-of-the-line training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai Kick Kickboxing. We believe that anyone, regardless of size, strength, or ability can become an expert in these amazing martial arts. We have high standards for the quality of our classes and service, and we are absolutely committed to the growth of each and every one of our students. Safety of our students during training is very important to our staff. We encourage and promote technical and emotional control during our classes to ensure the safety of all of our students.Established in 2006.In 2001, Finnie moved to Boulder and began studying under Professor Amal Easton, a Renzo Gracie black belt. From there, he managed the Easton Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Boulder for three years while competing and training in BJJ and MMA, earning first place at the 2001 American International championships. McMahon’s success culminated at the 2009 Pan American championships where he won the gold medal in the Brown Belt division and was awarded his Black Belt on the podium by Professor Amal Easton. Tessa McMahon began her search for the most realistic form of self-defense as a senior at CU in 2001. She found it at Easton Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Boulder, where she quickly flourished in the art of BJJ and was the first American woman to win the Pan-American gold medal for two consecutive years and was ranked the #1 female in her weight class in 2005. In 2004, Finnie and Tessa were married, and two years later, decided to dedicate their lives to BJJ through opening McMahon BJJ academy.Owner and Head instructor with over 14 year of training and teaching experience. Black belt 1st degree in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Amal Easton 2001 American International Championship 1st place 2001 SLAM tournament 1st Place 2002 Pancrase 2nd place 2003 Maine Skirmish 2nd place 2003 Grapplers Quest West (Intermediate) 1st place 2004 Grapplers’ Quest East (Advanced) 1st place 2004 Pancrase Submission Wrestling 3rd place 2005 Pancrase Submission Wrestling 2nd place 2005 Grapplers Quest East (Advanced) 2nd place 2005 Ring of Fire 18 – Winner by referee stoppage 1st round 2009 Pan-American Championships Gold Medal Brown Belt