Book Dan Hart
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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.
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Instruction
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 traveled 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 looking to sharpen their fundamentals.
What You Get
- ✓Flexible format. Gi, no-gi, or mixed — tailored to your students and your focus.
- ✓All levels welcome. Material scales from beginner fundamentals to advanced concepts.
- ✓Clear, structured teaching. Every position builds on the one before. No fluff.
- ✓Hidden Jiu Jitsu principles. Pressure, leverage, timing — the details most instructors never show.
- ✓Q&A and open rolling. Time included for questions and rolling with Dan.
Pick Your Format
From short seminars to week-long retreats, Dan teaches events in every length and format. Tell us what you need and we'll tailor it to your gym and your students.
Short Seminars
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.
Full-Day Seminars
A deeper dive into one or two connected positions. Morning technique, afternoon rolling and application.
Weekend Seminars
Saturday and Sunday format covering a full system — passing, guard, back, and submissions. Ideal for traveling hosts.
Multi-Day Camps
A full camp format with multiple daily sessions, structured progression, and plenty of mat time. Room for competition prep or self-defense focus.
Retreats
Immersive week-long training experiences — domestic or international. Dan runs retreats in Mendocino, Costa Rica, and beyond.
Tailored to You
Have something specific in mind? Closed guard intensive, self-defense workshop, coach development — Dan builds it around your goals.
Let's Get Started
Fill out the form below and we'll get back to you within 48 hours with availability, pricing, and next steps.
Prefer to talk first? Call the gym at 815-345-4153 to discuss your event.
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