Samurai Brazilian Jiu Jitsu opened in 2015 in a brand new facility in downtown Campbell and established a very family friendly atmosphere. Well versed in the new wave of Jiu Jitsu, Samurai has become well known especially for
the “No-Gi” style of Jiu Jitsu. After a long status as fraternal academies Samurai and Heroes Martial Arts merged in 2023 as Heroes Martial Arts: Samurai to officially become the third Heroes Academy and more importantly, bringing
the teams together and giving everyone the best possible options for training.
Heroes Samurai Main Instructor
Kevin Kopecky
Through Jiu Jitsu and submission grappling, Kevin’s goal is to provide people with a Way (道) that can effect positive change within their own lives and the lives of those around them.
1st Degree Black Belt
Kevin was awarded his black belt in 2017 by Gumby and Rich Jackson
TEaching Style
Kevin’s style is learning by doing and he gives and spends plenty of time for students to build their style.
Favorite Moves
Kevin’s game can be described as slick and making the unorthodox orthdox, and he is known for Kimuras from everywhere.
T-Shirts
Ask Kevin about his T-shirt collections with his patented “Kevinisms”.
Heroes Samurai Founding Instructor
Rich Jackson
Rich trained for over 10 years at the Renzo Gracie NYC Academy’s world-famous “Blue Basement” and was promoted to brown belt by Master Renzo Gracie and Professor John Danaher. After relocating to Northern California with his family
and founded Samurai Jiu Jitsu in 2015 while training at Heroes Martial Arts
2nd Degree Black Belt
Kevin was awarded his black belt in 2015 by Gumby after consulting John Danaher
TEaching Style
Rich puts the fun in Jiu Jitsu! (He actually coined “Fun-Jitsu” for the Kids Programs. Rich
Favorite Moves
Rich has experience from the early days of self-defense style Jiu Jitsu to learning the latest leg entanglements in Renzo’s blue basement and he mixes the styles well.
Down but not Out
Rich is undergoing hip surgery in May, but looks forward to being back at Heroes Samurai quickly to coach all of his friends and students
Additional Instructors
Pete Niktas
Brown Belt
Pete was awarded his Brown belt by Rich Jackson in February 2022 Pete Leads the Early morning Gi Classes
Dylan Turner
Dylan and Malcolm are both devoted and dedicated acolytes of Sensei John Danaher (whose spirit always seems to hover above them in any photo) and all of his various “New Wave” Jiu Jitsu systems and sub-systems. They currently co-lead drilling classes on Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons (as part of the Sunday Competition Class). Dylan and Malcolm also help lead classes whenever Rich and Kevin are out.
Malcom Weaver
Dylan and Malcolm are both devoted and dedicated acolytes of Sensei John Danaher (whose spirit always seems to hover above them in any photo) and all of his various “New Wave” Jiu Jitsu systems and sub-systems. They currently co-lead drilling classes on Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons (as part of the Sunday Competition Class). Dylan and Malcolm also help lead classes whenever Rich and Kevin are out.
Bruce Nardone
Black Belt
More info coming soon!
Anthony Baker
Black Belt
More info coming soon!
Facilities
Heroes Samurai features a large Dollamur training mat and wall pads in the main training area. Crash pads, pull up bars and climbing ropes and training dummies are also at the facility. Samurai has separate mens and women’s facilities as well as two private showers.
Heroes Samurai is located in the heart of Campbell on Winchester a very short distance from downtown. Free parking is on site both above and below ground.
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