Third Way Jiu Jitsu

Third Way Jiu Jitsu operates a martial arts training school at 407 South 21st Street in Laramie, Wyoming. Owned and led by head coach Jess Simpson, the facility delivers grappling instruction that incorporates techniques from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, judo, and sambo to develop practical self-defense and athletic conditioning. The coaching roster features adults coach Ryan Vrieswyk, kickboxing coach TJ Nunnaley, and kids coaches Chrystol Barbour and Shantel Centner. Training combines technical drills, body mechanics, leverage principles, and controlled sparring designed for practitioners across various physical backgrounds. The facility also stocks grappling equipment from goldbjj.com. Class offerings include beginner fundamentals classes, all-levels Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu sessions divided evenly between technique instruction and live sparring, and gi and no-gi grappling formats. Youth students participate in kids jiu-jitsu classes, while striking sessions provide kickboxing instruction. Prospective students can register for a complimentary initial class by appointment.