# Echo Rogue Jiu-Jitsu > Seattle, United States ## Overview **Name:** Echo Rogue Jiu-Jitsu **Description:** Rogue Jiu-Jitsu is a singularly focused jiu-jitsu academy in Seattle, Washington, dedicated to cultivating a community united by passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Founded in 2024 by co-founders Eddie Chou and Constantine Hatzis, both first-degree black belts, Rogue blends time-tested foundations with modern evolutions to cater to both hobbyists and competitors, adults and children alike. The academy's story began in New Jersey in 1998 when Constantine met Eddie through family connections. Years later in 2005, after college and graduate school, they reconnected when living minutes apart in New Jersey. Eddie, already a blue belt, introduced Constantine to jiu-jitsu through a friendly living room scuffle that sparked Constantine's journey into the art. Their paths diverged geographically as they trained under various top instructors across Texas, New Jersey, New York, Los Angeles, Indiana, and Seattle, but their shared passion for jiu-jitsu remained constant. In 2024, they reunited in Seattle to co-found Rogue Jiu-Jitsu, bringing their combined 31+ years of experience to the Pacific Northwest. Rogue Jiu-Jitsu operates from world-class facilities featuring 2,200 square feet of mat space, modern showers and changing rooms, and ample parking. The academy offers comprehensive programming including Intro to Jiu-Jitsu for beginners, All-Levels and Advanced classes for experienced practitioners, Women's Only classes taught by experienced female instructors, Kids' Jiu-Jitsu for ages 5-8, Stand-Up for takedown training, Open Mat sessions, constraint-based Positionals classes, and student-driven Reverse Classroom workshops. The academy also offers a structured 4-week Foundations Program for complete beginners, providing cohort-based learning to build confidence and safety fundamentals. The instructional team includes co-founders Eddie Chou (1st degree black belt under Thiago Rela, 2019 Masters Worlds champion at brown belt) and Constantine Hatzis (1st degree black belt with 19 years experience), along with Katy Smith (black belt, 2023 Pan American silver medalist), Faye Farrales (brown belt from Renzo Gracie Academy NYC, 2018 Pans 3rd place and Master Worlds champion at purple belt), John Nguyen (brown belt, trained under Rubens "Cobrinha" Charles at Alliance), Patrick Cooper (brown belt, two-time high school wrestling place winner), Krista Orchard (brown belt from 10th Planet Portland), Marshall Godsil (purple belt), Liam Ferguson (purple belt), and Dan Bruhns (purple belt with wrestling and judo background). The academy emphasizes an inclusive, welcoming environment with free access to women's classes for practitioners from any affiliation. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 101 Nickerson Street, Suite 150 Seattle, OR 67561, United States **Phone:** (206) 580-3813 **Email:** info@roguejj.com **Website:** https://roguejj.com **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roguejjhq/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roguejjhq - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RogueJiu-Jitsu ## Hours of Operation - Monday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM - Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM - Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM - Thursday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM - Friday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM - Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Sunday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ## Pricing ### Monthly Membership - Adult: $170/month ## Instructors ### Constantine Hatzis - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** Co-founder of Rogue Jiu-Jitsu with 19 years of BJJ experience (started 2005). Trained under Jason Scully (started), Eddie Bravo at 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu (blue belt), Carlos Soto and Thabet Al-Taher at Impact Zone (purple belt), and Marcelo Alonso BJJ in Seattle (brown and black belts). Coached adults and kids classes at Marcelo Alonso BJJ before co-founding Rogue. ### Eddie Chou - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** Co-founder of Rogue Jiu-Jitsu with 12 years of BJJ experience (started 2004). Former NCAA fencer from NJ. Trained under Orlando Waugh (blue belt), Jason Scully and Kurt Pellegrino (purple belt), and awarded black belt by Thiago Rela in 2019. Won numerous tournaments from white to brown belt (gi) and intermediate to expert (no-gi), including 2019 Masters Worlds at brown belt. Product manager at tech start-up. ### Dan Bruhns - Purple **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Purple belt, stand-up instructor with wrestling and judo background. Accomplished high school wrestler at Paso Robles High School in California. Earned purple belt under Rogue cofounders Eddie Chou and Constantine Hatzis. Competed at Grappling Industries, The Revolution, and ADCC Opens. ### Faye Farrales - Brown **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Brown belt training since 2013. Received brown belt from Fabio Coelho and Garry St. Leger at Renzo Gracie Academy in New York. Also trained under Tony Bergamo at Mushin Martial Arts and Murilo Santana at Unity Jiu Jitsu. Has taught kids and adults classes and coached 4 seasons of High School Girls Wrestling at Meadowdale and Cascade High School. PE teacher. ### John Nguyen - Brown **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Brown belt training since 2009. Started under Rodrigo Teixeira (blue belt), trained at Alliance under Rubens 'Cobrinha' Charles in Los Angeles. Took 4-year break before resuming in Seattle. Over a decade of experience, competed in various IBJJF tournaments. Analytical teaching approach focused on breaking down techniques and modern jiu-jitsu details. ### Katy Smith - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Black belt training since 2012. Started under Andrew Perkins at Mat Chess MMA in PNW. Silver medalist at 2023 Pan American Championships, awarded black belt by Andrew Perkins in 2023. Lineage: Carlson Gracie → Mario Sperry → Dave Ginsberg → Andrew Perkins. Competed at The Revolution, NAGA, Grappling Industries, IBJJF, ADCC East and West Coast Trials. Doctorate in physical therapy from University of Washington, works in outpatient orthopedics specializing in jiu-jitsu athletes. ### Krista Orchard - Brown **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Brown belt under Phill Schwartz from 10th Planet Portland, training since 2017. Conceptual teaching style focused on constraint-based games. Competed at various local tournaments, super fights, and won medals at 2019 Thailand National Ju-Jitsu tournament in Bangkok. ### Liam Ferguson - Purple **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Purple belt, all-levels instructor known for thoughtful and technical approach. Placed 1st at competition by submitting all four opponents in under five minutes combined. Passionate about evolving jiu-jitsu with new concepts and strategies. ### Marshall Godsil - Purple **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Purple belt, former Division 1 track and field athlete, started No-Gi journey in 2019. Started BJJ at Standard Jiu Jitsu. PhD student in Microbiology department at University of Washington. Takes ecological approach to training and teaching with constraints-based games. ### Patrick Cooper - Brown **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and no-gi stand-up instructor. Lifelong wrestler from Pennsylvania, two-time high school league place winner, district place winner, and regional qualifier. Started jiu-jitsu in 2021. Competed nationally earning multiple local championships and medals at two major national tournaments. Trained with Division 1 wrestlers, Sambo national champions, Russian national team members, and catch wrestling national champions. ## Programs ### Intro to Jiu-Jitsu **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Beginner-friendly, rotating 8-week program teaching fundamentals. Includes guided sparring sessions. No prior experience required. ### Adult All-Levels **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** For intermediate and advanced grapplers. Blend of intermediate techniques, positions, and strategies. Includes guided drilling, situational sparring, and live rolling. **Classes:** ### Adult Advanced **Skill Level:** Advanced **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** For seasoned grapplers. Complex techniques, strategies for managing positions, and advanced submission chains. Includes detailed instruction, positional sparring, and extensive live rolling. ### Women's Only **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Welcoming, supportive space for women of all skill levels. Focus on technique, self-defense, and physical conditioning in an empowering environment. **Classes:** ### Kids' Jiu-Jitsu (Lil' Rogues) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** For ages 5-8. Builds confidence, discipline, and resilience through age-appropriate techniques and drills. Teaches respect, focus, and self-control. **Classes:** ### Stand-Up for Jiu-Jitsu **Skill Level:** Intermediate **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Focus on fundamentals of takedowns and defensive techniques tailored for jiu-jitsu. Learn to safely bring opponent to ground and defend takedown attempts. **Classes:** ### Open Mat **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** all_ages **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Flexible training session for students to work on specific techniques, drill positions, or spar. No formal instruction, relaxed environment for self-directed practice. **Classes:** ### Positionals **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** all_ages **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Focus on specific jiu-jitsu positions with set objectives using artificial constraints. Refine control, transitions, and submissions through targeted practice. ### Reverse Classroom **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** all_ages **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Interactive, student-driven workshop where students bring specific questions and techniques to work on with feedback from training partners and instructors. ### Foundations Program **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** 4-week, cohort-based program for complete beginners. 8 total classes teaching safe training practices, good partnership, and fundamental movements. Limited to 12 students. **Classes:** --- **Last Updated:** March 03, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-states/oregon/seattle/echo-rogue-jiu-jitsu)