Editor’s Note: Tyson Kilbey Jiu-Jitsu is already building a vibrant, inclusive community where individuals of all skill levels and backgrounds can train, grow and achieve their goals. The academy has welcomed everyone from skilled Jiu-Jitsu black belts to NFL legend Tamba Hali, as well as local media interested in the new Kansas City location.
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Proudly first responder friendly, Kilbey invites drop-ins from around the world — whether you’re visiting the area or looking for a place to train while traveling. “At Tyson Kilbey Jiu-Jitsu, we’re committed to offering top-tier instruction rooted in the principles of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with a welcoming environment for all,” Kilbey said.
To learn more about their instructors, class schedules and training philosophy, visit www.tysonkilbeyjiujitsu.com.
Size and strength disparities are a common reality in law enforcement, especially for female officers. Ground escapes and disengagement strategies need to account for those differences — emphasizing structure, positioning and movement over muscle.
In this episode, Tyson Kilbey and Joe Sullivan are joined by Elizabeth Henderson and MacKenzie Kennedy to demonstrate Jiu-Jitsu-based tactics tailored for female officers. Both women are experienced trainers and passionate practitioners with backgrounds in law enforcement and public safety.
Henderson walks through the elbow escape — a key movement for getting out from under a mounted attacker when the trap and roll isn’t an option. As she puts it: “When you can’t move them, move you.” Kennedy follows with a technique to get up in base from the guard position. While sport Jiu-Jitsu may encourage staying on the ground, in a law enforcement context, creating distance and disengaging is often the safer play. Her approach focuses on using bone structure and distance control, not strength, to stand and reset.
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Here are some must-have training tools from Tyson Kilbey that compliments the tactics in this episode:
- 8-pack of non-slip athletic tape
- Breathable mouthguard
- MMA-style gloves
- Mat disinfectant, cleaner and deodorizer
- Bonus: “The 32 Principles: Harnessing the Power of Jiu-Jitsu to Succeed in Business, Relationships and Life” by Rener Gracie
