Mavericks Association

Better Jiu-Jitsu.
Together.

A community of independent academies built around technical understanding, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Become an Affiliate
Jon Thomas and Espen Mathiesen in blue gis
JON THOMAS & ESPEN MATHIESEN · FOUNDERS

Our Philosophy

Independent thinking.
Shared development.

Founded by Jon Thomas and Espen Mathiesen, Mavericks brings together coaches and academies who share a passion for technical Jiu-Jitsu and intelligent training.

We both came from smaller academies, without always having access to large competition teams or unlimited training partners. This pushed us to think independently, study Jiu-Jitsu deeply, and find smarter ways to improve.

Our goal with Mavericks is to share that approach, support each other’s development, and build a community of like-minded coaches and academies.

The Association

What You Get

01 / LEARN

Full Access to Mavericks

Give your coaches and students access to our entire online platform, including complete instructional courses, weekly technique videos, sparring footage, competition breakdowns, and more.

02 / DEVELOP

Direct Support from Jon & Espen

Get direct guidance on Jiu-Jitsu technique, training methods, teaching, and technical development.

03 / COMPETE

IBJJF Support

Assistance with IBJJF team registration, affiliation, and competition-related requirements.

04 / CONNECT

Community & Camps

Connect with other Mavericks academies, exchange ideas, and develop together through our network and Mavericks camps.

05 / STAY INDEPENDENT

Academy Independence

No mandatory uniforms, seminars, or changes to how you run your academy. You keep your name, identity, and teaching style.

Let’s develop together

Join Mavericks

Whether you’re running an established academy or building something new, we’d love to hear from you.

Interested in joining the Mavericks Association or learning more?

Get in Touchmavericksjiujitsu@gmail.com