Founded January 2015 in Woodstock, Illinois by Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Dan Hart – Hart Jiu Jitsu believes In The Core Concepts Jiu Jitsu. While every aspect of jiu jitsu is important and valid; competition, self-defense, and mixed martial arts fighting, it is the core fundamental art that is central to all of them. This art can be transmitted to anyone, regardless of their athletic attributes.

September 2023 Hart Purple Belt Bryce Franck founded Hart Jiu Jitsu Byron at 703 N Walnut inside Kinetic Grit Cross Fit. Offering Class Tue , Thu 6-8pm WIth Sunday 10am Open Mat

Dan is a Black Belt Under Henry Akins. Mark Millare is a Black Belt Under Mike Budnik

It is this attitude that drives Hart Jiu Jitsu. We strive to offer a low stress learning environment, welcoming to anyone, who wants to learn the art of jiu jitsu regardless of their reasons for doing so. It is our goal to offer highly technical, effective, and safe instruction of the highest caliber.