ABOUT RICK ELLIS

Hi, I'm Rick Ellis. I'm a Jiu Jitsu blackbelt under legendary Professor Roy Dean.

I teach BJJ at camps and seminars in the United States and abroad. 

I also run the popular Art of Skill channel on YouTube and the Art of Skill website, where some of the best instructors in the world share their knowledge.

I believe that good Jiu Jitsu is highly efficient and technically impeccable. As an older athlete, I can’t rely on my physical attributes for success, so I've built my game around the principles of efficiency, leverage, and control.

In my view, effectiveness in Jiu Jitsu is a byproduct of technical mastery and the mastery of one’s own body. This approach is the key to longevity in the art.

If you'd like to train with me, I'm available for private lessons in San Diego, or check the Events page. If you'd like to bring me out to do a seminar at your school, just reach out via the Contact page.