2nd-degree black belt under Henry Akins. Whether you want a two-hour seminar, a weekend camp, or a full week-long retreat — bring one of the most technical instructors in the Rickson Gracie lineage to your gym.
Dan Hart is a 2nd-degree black belt under Rickson Gracie black belt Henry Akins — one of the most technical and respected lineages in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
For nearly a decade, Dan has taught the Hidden Jiu Jitsu system at his academy in Woodstock, Illinois, and travelled to gyms, camps and retreats around the world sharing the concepts of leverage, pressure and timing that define real jiu jitsu.
Every event is structured, clear and useful at any belt level — from day-one white belts to black belts sharpening their fundamentals.
From short seminars to week-long retreats. Tell us what you need and we'll tailor it to your gym and your students.
Classic two-to-four hour sessions focused on a specific topic. Perfect for a single-day event with time for Q&A and open rolling.
A deeper dive into one or two connected positions. Morning technique, afternoon rolling and application.
Saturday and Sunday format covering a full system — passing, guard, back, and submissions. Ideal for traveling hosts.
A full camp format with multiple daily sessions, structured progression, and plenty of mat time. Room for competition prep or self-defense focus.
Immersive week-long training experiences — domestic or international. Dan runs retreats in Mendocino, Costa Rica, and beyond.
Have something specific in mind? Closed guard intensive, self-defense workshop, coach development — Dan builds it around your goals.
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Prefer to talk first? Call the gym at 815-345-4153.
