Chelsea Heights BJJ

The gym's leadership is led by Kenny Horn, owner and head coach of the Kids and Teens BJJ programs. Kenny is a former teacher with a Masters in Primary Education who brings over a decade of teaching experience to the mats. He works closely with his daughters Lana and Nika to deliver age-appropriate instruction across junior, youth, and teen programs, combining his educational background with hands-on coaching to support kids through all developmental stages. The adult program is headed by Coach Arjan Jonkees, a Third Degree Black Belt who began training BJJ in 2004 in Dunedin, New Zealand. Arjan earned his brown belt under Willem Peters and received his black belt in December 2013, later being awarded his Third Degree by Cadu Francis, founder of the Jiu Jitsu Foundation, in March 2023. His lineage traces through Willem Peters > Cadu Francis > Fernando Yamasaki. The coaching team is rounded out by Will Archer, a certified personal trainer offering specialized fitness sessions.

Flow State's training philosophy emphasizes the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu while incorporating elements of wrestling, judo, and self-defense. The gym offers multiple program tracks including Juniors (5-7 years), Youths (8-12 years), Teens (13-16 years), Fundamentals (beginners 15+), All Levels (mixed experience), and a Women's Only class. Classes incorporate live sparring in controlled environments, positional drills, and a focus on building resilience and the growth mindset, particularly in youth programs. The adult classes blend fundamentals with sport jiu-jitsu, providing a comprehensive training experience for practitioners from white to black belt.