Twisted Kraken Jiu Jitsu

Twisted Kraken Jiu Jitsu is a martial arts school in Jacksonville, North Carolina. This team-oriented academy is devoted to improving lives through self-defense, offering specialized training for children, women, and law enforcement professionals. The school provides a community-focused environment where students learn hundreds of techniques rooted in leverage and technique to build confidence and skill.

The academy follows the Tom DeBlass Association philosophy of achieving better living through Jiu Jitsu. Head Coach and Owner Teddy Johnston, a Marine veteran with decades of experience in combat sports, leads the instruction. The school emphasizes a safe training environment, ensuring that every adult entering the academy undergoes a background check. The curriculum is designed so that students never feel lost, focusing on a lifelong journey of growth, individual improvement, and the development of considerate grappling partners.

Located on Wilmington Highway, the academy is situated near the North Carolina State Highway Patrol and a short drive from the KIA/MIA/POW Freeway.

Twisted Kraken Jiu Jitsu is recognized for its commitment to providing hands-on instruction and a modern training space. The school's reputation is built upon a foundation of highly experienced leadership and a dedication to seeing every student succeed as both an athlete and an individual.

Twisted Kraken Jiu Jitsu serves the Jacksonville community with a mission to help every student find their voice through martial arts.