Overview of Crypto Jiu Jitsu

Crypto Jiu Jitsu is a training center that teaches both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and financial literacy with a focus on cryptocurrency. Students learn martial arts techniques and are also introduced to topics like Bitcoin, blockchain, VeChain, and business plan creation. Classes range from beginners to advanced, and include programs for kids, women, and law enforcement.

Offered Programs

• Beginner Classes – Foundational self-defense techniques
• Advanced Classes – Competitive BJJ
• Crypto Kids® – Combines youth BJJ with age-appropriate crypto and financial education
• She’s Trending® – Women’s self-defense and confidence
• LESS™ (Law Enforcement Safety & Survival Strategies) – Arizona POST-approved law enforcement curriculum

Crypto Jiu Jitsu is more than a martial arts school; it’s a multidisciplinary learning environment. The academy is built on the belief that physical confidence and financial understanding are both essential forms of personal empowerment. 

While students learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu techniques like positional control, submissions, and escapes, they also gain real-world knowledge about cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, business development, and financial independence.

Core Components of the Program

• Martial Arts Instruction: Rooted in traditional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, students learn both self-defense and competition-ready techniques. All ages and skill levels are welcome, with specialized tracks for kids, teens, adults, and professionals.
• Financial Literacy Curriculum: Students are introduced to topics such as:
  • Bitcoin, Ethereum, and VeChain
  • How blockchain works
  • Digital wallets and safe investing
  • Building a simple business plan
  • Understanding savings, credit, and basic economics

Home School Integration and ESA Approval

Crypto Jiu Jitsu is a fully ESA-approved program under the Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA), making it a valuable educational partner for homeschooling families. The academy’s curriculum fulfills both physical education and elective learning credits, providing a dynamic, real-world alternative to traditional schooling models.

Key advantages for homeschooled children include:

• Educational Versatility: Families can use Jiu Jitsu training for PE credit, while also fulfilling personal finance, entrepreneurship, or economics components through the crypto curriculum.
• Flexible Scheduling: Homeschool students can attend classes during off-peak hours, aligning with their unique learning rhythms and allowing for greater individual attention.
• Hands-On Learning: Students experience applied learning—grappling on the mat, while also building financial vocabulary and critical thinking skills.

In the words of the founder: “We have several homeschooled students that not only use the physical fitness aspects of Jiu Jitsu, but also the educational aspects of financial literacy for their children for credits on their curriculum, regardless of age/grade.”

Crypto Jiu Jitsu provides an integrated educational model that supports learners of all backgrounds and academic paths, emphasizing skill development over rote memorization.

Meet the Founder: Tyrone Bess

At the heart of Crypto Jiu Jitsu is Tyrone Bess, a military officer, youth mentor, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt. His life experience combining military discipline, operational leadership, and martial arts mastery has led him to create a program that builds warriors for the modern world.

Tyrone’s approach is grounded in:

• Holistic Development: Physical, mental, and financial literacy are all interconnected in his teaching philosophy.
• Leadership Through Service: Drawing from his military experience, Tyrone instills values of discipline, respect, and responsibility.
• Youth Empowerment: His vision is to raise a new generation of leaders who are both strong on the mat and smart with money.

His mission is to develop “Crypto Warriors” which are students who are physically capable, mentally focused, and financially prepared for the challenges of the modern world. Tyrone’s leadership has made Crypto Jiu Jitsu not just a school, but a movement for personal empowerment and community uplift.

Key Takeaways

• Crypto Jiu Jitsu uniquely blends martial arts training with practical financial education, including cryptocurrency, business planning, and financial independence.
• The academy is ESA-approved and serves as a powerful supplement for homeschooling families, covering both physical and academic requirements.
• Founder Tyrone Bess brings a strong leadership vision, focused on developing well-rounded, confident, and financially literate individuals prepared for real-world challenges.