J. Patrick Langan, jr.  The Midtown Jiujitsu Club in locally owned and operated by J. Patrick Langan, jr., affectionately known as "Mr.Pat" to his students. Mr. Pat is a certified instructor under Black Belt Schools of America and specializes in teaching children. He has more that 15 years of martial arts experience and has spent over a decade teaching adults and kids. Pat has extensive training in Ghor Chor Kung Fu, and has also trained in Kempo karate, jiu-jitsu and grappling. Mr.Pat teaches a special curriculum designed specifically for children. The self-defense techniques taught are meant to be used in a realistic modern situation, when standing up or on the ground. Pat is currently a brown belt in Gracie Jiu-jitsu under his black belt instructor, Allen Hopkins. And is the only affiliate school of Perdo Saucer in the state of Alabama.

Allen Hopkins  Allen Hopkins Black Belt - Head Instructor Allen has been involved in Martial Arts for more than half his life. He has earned Black Belt and or Instructor status in several styles including Wing Chun, Kung Fu, Kali, Japanese Kempo, Tai Kung Fu and three styles of Japanese Ju Jitsu all before becoming envolved in Gracie Jiu Jitsu in 1991. Allen was the first affiliate of Prof. Pedro Sauer in 1992 and later moved to the Pedro Sauer headquaters in Salt Lake City in 1993 and lived there as the MGR. and Asst. Instructor until moving to Mississippi in 2005. Allen is the only certified Gracie Jiu Jitsu Black Belt in MS. He is also the only certified Instructor in Prof. Sauer TAC course for the military and Law enforcement in the country other than Prof. Sauer Who works in Quantico, VA Teaching the FBI. Allen visits our school at least once a month for a hands-on seminar and belt testing. www.gjjms.com

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