Military & First Responders BJJ Training

Bill Hosken standing in front of a formation of soldiers he trained in the U.S. military

Colorado Springs Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is proud to train active duty military, veterans, police officers, firefighters, and EMS. This isn't a generic self-defense add-on — it's coaching built by someone who has worn the uniform and knows exactly what your job demands from your body and mind.

Bill Hosken instructing a U.S. military training session

Taught by a Former Cop Who Trained Soldiers

Head instructor and founder Bill Hosken spent years on the job as a police officer before opening CSBJJ, so he understands the split-second decisions and physical demands of law enforcement firsthand.

Built on Real U.S. Military Training Experience

Since the 2000s, Bill has personally trained over 5,000 U.S. military service members in hand-to-hand combat — including some tip-of-the-spear soldiers. That combination of law enforcement experience and hands-on military training shapes how classes are taught here — grounded, practical, and built around techniques that hold up under real pressure.

On the Mat, You'll:

  • Learn tactical, control-based grappling that applies on duty
  • Build stress inoculation and mental toughness under pressure
  • Train alongside a community that runs on discipline and honor
  • Get a serious outlet for the physical and mental demands of the job

A Discounted Rate as a Thank You for Your Service

As a way of saying thank you, we offer active duty military, veterans, and first responders a discounted Unlimited Monthly rate — flexible scheduling included, so training fits around your shift work and deployments. Come train with instructors who understand exactly where you're coming from.

Bill Hosken demonstrating a technique on a soldier for a group of recruits

Enrollment and Waiver of Liability and Fee Agreement

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I hereby submit my application for participation in classes at the Colorado Springs Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy. I clearly recognize that a risk is involved in participating in this class and related activities. I (and my parent/guardian/caregiver if I am under the age of 18) attest that I am physically fit to participate in the class. In consideration of services to be received as a student, I, the undersigned, hereby release and forever discharge the Colorado Springs Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy, William (Bill) Hosken, and any other instructors and or participants in the class from any and all actions, liability claims and demands upon or by reason of any damage, loss, injury, or in connection with and in course of receiving this school's training and techniques, from the instructor or instructors, staff, official, or employees of this school or any fellow students in connection there with and within the course of taking training or lessons for the purpose designed in this application. I agree not to open a school or commercial training operation for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I will not teach within 15 mile radius of Colorado Springs Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or any other grappling martial arts. I hereby waive all my rights to the claims, actions, and cause of action, demand or suit of loss, injury, damage, or suffering sustained. I promise to pay to CSBJJ my monthly fees and will give a 30 day written notice upon cancelation. I understand not to make any charge backs to CSBJJ and understand that there is a $50 charge back fee and to explain to CSBJJ how you want to cancel your current membership 30 day written notice and an on hold membership agree to pay a $140 cancelation fee.

I consent that any photos, videos, taken in any connection to Colorado Springs Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can be used for publicity promotions with TV, Internet and other similar advertising. I hereby release rights of photo and videos of myself to Colorado Springs Brazilian Jiu Jitsu while at the School Location and any team function, i.e. tournaments.

I have read this release of liability and assumption of risk agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it, and sign it freely and voluntarily without inducement.

This is to certify that I (and my parent/guardian/caregiver if I am under the age of 18), do consent and agree not only to this release of the Colorado Springs Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy and all other releases, but also to release and indemnify the releases from any and all liabilities incident to my involvement in these programs for myself, my heirs, my assigns and next of kin.