Rochester Jiu Jitsu
Brennan Strimple
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt | Judo Brown Belt
Brennan Strimple is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Rochester Jiu Jitsu head instructor Jason Eggleston and one of the academy's primary adult and youth instructors. Brennan has an extensive martial arts background spanning multiple disciplines. In addition to his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, he holds a brown belt in Judo, a black belt in Kyokushin Karate, and a third-degree black belt in Isshin Ryu Karate. He continues to train and develop his skills in both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo.
At Rochester Jiu Jitsu, Brennan teaches across a wide range of programs, from beginning youth students to advanced adult practitioners. He is heavily involved with the academy's Little Phoenix Warriors and Phoenix Warriors youth programs, as well as adult No-Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, advanced training, Judo, and Heroes BJJ. Teaching Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brennan has played a significant role in the development of Rochester Jiu Jitsu's youth programs and believes that teaching children requires a different approach than simply adapting an adult BJJ class. For younger students, the goal is not only to teach Jiu Jitsu techniques, but also to create an environment where kids want to learn. Classes incorporate movement, games, problem solving, and age-appropriate grappling while helping students develop confidence, persistence, and the ability to work with others. As students become older and more experienced, Brennan's instruction increasingly emphasizes technical development, decision-making, live training, and learning how to solve problems independently on the mat.
BJJ Mental Models
Brennan's approach to teaching children has also been featured on the BJJ Mental Models podcast.
In Episode 339, “Developing Youth Programs,” Brennan discussed building successful children's Jiu Jitsu programs, including class structure, coaching young students, and creating an environment that keeps kids engaged in the sport. He returned for Episode 403, “Learning from Kids Class,” for a broader discussion about lessons from teaching children and how concepts developed in youth instruction can influence the way Jiu Jitsu is taught and learned.
LISTEN TO EPISODE 339 – DEVELOPING YOUTH PROGRAMS
LISTEN TO EPISODE 403 – LEARNING FROM KIDS CLASS
Train with Brennan
Brennan teaches both youth and adult classes throughout the week at Rochester Jiu Jitsu. Whether working with a child attending their first martial arts class or an experienced practitioner developing more advanced skills, his focus is on helping students understand Jiu Jitsu rather than simply memorize techniques.
