Head Instructor
Cindy Hale
4th Degree Black Belt
Nickname
Sleeper
Gym Location
Lynnwood, WA
What to know:
AKA "Sleeper" is a 4th degree bjj black belt and grappling legend. She is one of the first 12 women outside of Brazil to earn the rank of Black Belt, known as the 'Dirty Dozen'. During her over 20 years in the sport, Cindy has competed at the highest levels in bjj, submission grappling and mma. She is a 3x IBJJF Master World Champion, 2x Pan American Champion, 2007 ADCC Competitor and Grappler's Quest Pro Division Champion.
Alongside her impressive competition resume, Cindy has a gift at breaking down concepts and details in a fun and engaging way that is accessible to everyone. She embraces a culture of mutual respect and learning and is committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all students.
Our school is a reflection of her ongoing pursuit of excellence, integrity and community building. As a team, we are passionate about our technique, our training, our school and our communities and work hard everyday to make incremental improvement in each. Please come visit our school and see what our team and the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle is all about, we look forward to training and learning with you!
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