ABOUT US
Professor Rachel McKenzie
Born a Connecticut native, Rachel started her martial arts life during her early 20's through Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). It was through her MMA training that she was introduced to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
With 3 months into training, she began competing and gathered experience through many tournaments. In 2009, Rachel began instructing children's Brazilian jiu jitsu and continued as a competitive athlete. As Rachel continued her travels, she trained under the guidance of Professor Brian Marvin of Renzo Gracie Houston and now resides in NC where she continues to share her passion of BJJ as a student under Jason Abbott of Renzo Gracie Special Operations Fort Bragg.
Being a competitive athlete (and currently ranked as a black belt) in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), has enabled her to be living a life dedicated to health and fitness. Inspired by the improvements of her own health through diet and lifestyle choices, she became eager to learn more about the amazing healing capabilities of the human body through nutrition, and became a certified health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN), and through her training, she is now able to combine both passions of health and her love for the martial arts to offer a complete program of health & fitness!
OUR TEAM
Coach Ben McKenzie
Veteran
Jiu jitsu athlete / Blue Belt
Provides authentic self-defense techniques
Professor Rachel McKenzie
Owner / Head Instructor
18 years' experience as a competitive athlete
Certified INN Health Coach
SUCCESS STORIES
REAL RESULTS, REAL VOICES
Valkyrie Jiu jitsu is something I never thought I could or would do at my age of 72. I have had training partners in their 30's and 40's. I am amazed at how far I've come in increasing my mobility, strength, and problem solving. Professor Rachel is so patient and explains everything so well. The studio is optimal for learning and has easy access. Its whole purpose is dedicated for training and learning of jiu jitsu without distractions of being in a gym setting. My major goal is taking this class was self-defense. I also like that she has a women's only class. I hope more women will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity we have here.
Brenda
Student
My husband and 2 kids love Valkyrie Jiu-jitsu!! They have learned so much over the last few months. We would highly recommend to anyone!
Blair
Student
We have really enjoyed jiu-jitsu from day one. We are so glad to have something for our guy to do that teaches him self-defense and restraint. He really looks forward to going to class every day and learning the new take downs and moves. Rachel is great with the kids and knows just how to cater to their learning needs. We hope this is something that our guy will stick with for years to come.
Elyssa
Student
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