TRAIN FOR THE REAL WORLD.

The Thomas Bolton Law Enforcement Jiu-Jitsu Class

Practical Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training exclusively for law enforcement professionals. Build control, confidence, and composure through consistent hands-on training with other members of the law enforcement community.

THURSDAYS | 8:00–9:00 PM
Bazzani Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Nashua, NH

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BUILT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

Law enforcement encounters don't happen under perfect conditions.

The Law Enforcement Jiu-Jitsu Class gives officers a dedicated environment to develop grappling skills against realistic resistance while training alongside people who understand the physical and professional demands of the job.

Rather than simply memorizing techniques, students have the opportunity to consistently practice movement, positioning, control, escapes, and decision-making under pressure.

The goal is simple: become more comfortable, capable, and composed when physical control is required.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

  • CONTROL

    Develop stronger positional control and learn how leverage, pressure, and body positioning can help manage physical encounters.

  • MOVEMENT

    Improve balance, base, movement, and the ability to recover position when an encounter becomes unpredictable.

  • ESCAPES & RECOVERY

    Practice working safely from disadvantageous positions and returning to a position of greater control.

  • TAKEDOWNS & STAND-UP

    Build confidence working from the feet and transitioning safely between standing and ground positions.

  • TRAINING UNDER RESISTANCE

    Apply techniques against a resisting training partner so skills are developed through repetition rather than theory alone.

  • COMPOSURE

    Learn to make better technical decisions while tired, uncomfortable, or under physical pressure.

HOW THE CLASS WORKS

One focused hour. Every Thursday.
The law enforcement program meets Thursday evenings from 8:00–9:00 PM and is reserved specifically for law enforcement personnel. Each session is designed to combine technical instruction with hands-on practice.

This progression allows officers to do more than simply learn a technique—they repeatedly practice recognizing problems and solving them under pressure.

TECHNIQUE

The coach introduces and breaks down a specific position, movement, or skill.

DRILLING

Students practice the technique through structured repetition with a training partner.

POSITIONAL TRAINING

Resistance is gradually introduced so students can learn to apply the technique against someone who is actively responding.

LIVE TRAINING

Where appropriate, students put the skills together through controlled live grappling and situational rounds.

This program ensures you’re not just learning techniques—you’re learning how to apply them under pressure.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

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9 YEARS LAW ENFORCEMENT | 20+ YEARS MAT EXPERIENCE

COACH DAN ROGERS

Dan Rogers leads Bazzani’s Law Enforcement Jiu-Jitsu class, bringing a strong combination of grappling experience and real-world law enforcement perspective to the program.

A former Division III collegiate wrestler and team captain, Dan has more than 20 years of total mat experience and has trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2017. His coaching emphasizes wrestling-based movement, positional control, pressure, and smooth transitions.

Dan also brings nine years of law enforcement experience to the mats. His approach focuses on practical fundamentals, sound decision-making, maintaining control, and staying composed under pressure.

Through drilling, positional work, and training against resistance, Dan helps law enforcement professionals build skills they can develop consistently over time.

READY TO GET ON THE MAT?

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, the Thursday 8:00-9:00PM session is specifically designated for law enforcement personnel.

  • No. All experience levels are welcome. Contact us before your first class and we’ll help you get started.

  • This program is supplemental training unless your department approves it as part of its official training curriculum.

  • Bazzani Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
    23 Dumaine Ave. Unit 4
    Nashua, NH 03063

  • This class is led by Coach Thomas Bolton, retired Nashua Police Captain and 2nd degree BJJ black belt.