Welcome to Revolution BJJ.
Revolutionizing the way Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is taught and shared in Fairbanks, Alaska. Encouraging everyone to learn and train.
The Obstacle Becomes The Way

How Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Builds Confidence, Community, and Resilience
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ghe2itZXKY Recently, Revolution BJJ owner Garrett Hartley sat down for a podcast interview to discuss his martial arts journey, the lessons he’s learned through decades of training, and why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu continues to change lives both on and off the mats. While the conversation covered everything from growing up in

What to Expect at Your First BJJ Class
Starting BJJ in Fairbanks, Alaska: What to Expect “That’s a weird subtitle.” I know. I have to put it there. Optimization and all that. Just move past it. The article is actually helpful for those seeking this sort of input. Also helpful, the accompanying video posted to our social media

Why Your Kid Should Compete in BJJ
Why Your Kid Should Compete in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournaments If your child trains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, you may be wondering whether competition is the right next step. BJJ tournaments can feel intimidating for both kids and parents. When done in a supportive, age-appropriate environment, they offer meaningful benefits that go far

Revolution’s Holiday Gift Guide 2025
’Tis the season… to panic purchase gifts because you procrastinated, again. Welcome to Revolution’s 2025 Holiday Gift Guide, a comprehensive and well-thought list of gift ideas for every person in your life. This guide is sort of helpful, mostly satirical, but 100% real. We’ve carefully curated gifts that say “I

Revolution BJJ Named Best BJJ Gym
Revolution BJJ Named Best BJJ Gym By the Author of this Article Every year, social media becomes a battleground of Best Pizza, Best Coffee Hut, Best Snow Machine-Accessible Brunch Spot, and, of course, Best Martial Arts Gym contests. The rules are simple: whoever gets the most people to click a

Dean Lister Brings No-Gi Leg Lock Instruction to Revolution BJJ
On September 6, 2025, Revolution BJJ had the privilege of welcoming one of the most influential figures in modern Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Dean Lister, to Fairbanks for a No-Gi leg lock seminar. Students from across Alaska came together for a rare opportunity to learn directly from an athlete whose approach to