FIRST COLONY Jiu-jitsu

Founded in 2018, First Colony is a tribe of Jiu-jitsu practitioners who range from complete beginners to advanced. Whatever your age or physical condition, First Colony has a spot for you.

Liam McGeown and Matt Christensen guide the coaching at FIRST COLONY Jiu-jitsu with a structure that supports both beginners and experienced grapplers. You can expect detailed instruction across Gi, No-Gi, fundamentals, positional work, open mat, and kids’ classes, with an emphasis on clear progress and steady mat time. The academy’s format gives you room to learn technique, test it in live training, and return to specific positions until the details start to click.