Professor Shawn Lawrence is an IBJJF Certified Black Belt under Master Rigan Machado and a National Coaches Education Program Silver Coach with over a decade of competitive and coaching experience. Before stepping onto the mats in 2010, Shawn served as a Commercial Diver for three years and a U.S. Navy Deep Sea Diver for four years, followed by a 28-year career in commercial steel sales and 16 years in church ministry. His competitive record includes 18 gold, 14 silver, and 10 bronze medals, culminating in his black belt promotion in 2022. In 2025, he achieved a world championship title at the IBJJF No-Gi Worlds.
The academy's training philosophy emphasizes skill, character, and confidence both on and off the mats. With instruction grounded in international standards of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a focus on personal growth, CDA Jiu-Jitsu serves as a community hub where students and parents value the supportive environment and technical excellence. Whether your goal is competition, self-defense, or personal transformation, CDA Jiu-Jitsu offers championship standards taught with humility and respect.
Dalton Gardens, United States 83815
Head Instructor
Shawn Lawrence
Black Belt
Facilities
Sports Offered
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Class Schedule
Monday (6 classes)
Adult Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals
Beginner-friendly BJJ program focusing on core techniques and foundational movements
Adult Grappling Fundamentals
No-Gi grappling fundamentals for adults
Little Lions 7-14 Jiu-Jitsu
Kids BJJ program for ages 7-14
Lion Cubs 4-6 Jiu-Jitsu
Kids BJJ program for ages 4-6
Adult Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals
Beginner-friendly BJJ program focusing on core techniques and foundational movements
Adult Jiu-Jitsu Advanced
Advanced BJJ program for experienced practitioners
Tuesday (4 classes)
Adult Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals
Beginner-friendly BJJ program focusing on core techniques and foundational movements
Little Lions 7-14 Grappling
Kids BJJ program for ages 7-14
Adult Grappling Fundamentals
No-Gi grappling fundamentals for adults
Adult Grappling Advanced
Advanced No-Gi grappling techniques and competition training
Wednesday (6 classes)
Adult Grappling Fundamentals
No-Gi grappling fundamentals for adults
Adult Grappling Fundamentals
No-Gi grappling fundamentals for adults
Little Lions 7-14 Jiu-Jitsu
Kids BJJ program for ages 7-14
Adult Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals
Beginner-friendly BJJ program focusing on core techniques and foundational movements
Muay Thai
Traditional Muay Thai kickboxing training
Adult Jiu-Jitsu Advanced
Advanced BJJ program for experienced practitioners
Thursday (4 classes)
Adult Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals
Beginner-friendly BJJ program focusing on core techniques and foundational movements
Little Lions 7-14 Grappling
Kids BJJ program for ages 7-14
Adult Grappling Fundamentals
No-Gi grappling fundamentals for adults
Adult Grappling Advanced
Advanced No-Gi grappling techniques and competition training
Friday (5 classes)
Adult Grappling Fundamentals
No-Gi grappling fundamentals for adults
Adult Grappling Fundamentals
No-Gi grappling fundamentals for adults
Little Lions 7-14 Jiu-Jitsu
Kids BJJ program for ages 7-14
Adult Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals
Beginner-friendly BJJ program focusing on core techniques and foundational movements
Adult Jiu-Jitsu Advanced
Advanced BJJ program for experienced practitioners
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Location & Directions
Street Address
7680 N Government Way #2, Dalton Gardens, ID 83815
City, Country, ZIP
Dalton Gardens, United States 83815