
JKTJJ Featured Coach
Henry Akins
3rd Degree Black Belt under Rickson Gracie
Founder of Hidden Jiu-Jitsu and global seminar instructor
About
Henry Akins is one of Rickson Gracie's earliest American black belts and a respected instructor known for his emphasis on invisible Jiu-Jitsu concepts. After teaching at Rickson's school in Los Angeles, Henry founded Hidden Jiu-Jitsu to share the pressure, timing, and fundamentals he learned directly from Rickson. He now travels worldwide conducting seminars and retreats focused on the subtleties of high-level Jiu-Jitsu.
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Coaching
Enhance your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey with these focused lessons and breakdowns:
Seminars & Events
January 3, 2026 Henry Akins Seminar — Woodstock, IL $300
February 4, 2026 Costa Rica Retreat