JIU JITSU FOR A LIFE TIME
May 4th-8th 2026
Port Townsend, WA
Join Steve Maxwell in Port Townsend , WA for an immersive week of Jiu-Jitsu, movement, and anti-aging conditioning, designed to support your lifetime on the mat!
This camp is for practitioners who want to refine fundamentals, protect their bodies from training-related injury, and train with the long view. The atmosphere is relaxed, focused, and supportive, with daily instruction and live rolling. Many participants return year after year, creating a welcoming and grounded training environment that encourages growth at every stage. I can also share at this time there will be some special guests.
JJ4L Camp Outline
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Build joint resilience, range of motion, and foundational movement patterns that support long-term training
Steve will share the exercises that have worked to keep him spry over the decades
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Learn how breath, pressure, and positioning create efficiency and calm on the mat and in day-to-day life
Enhance ferocity on the mat and wellness simultaneously!
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Practical stand-up skills, balance, posture, and takedown awareness with longevity in mind.
Steve shares with you the principles underlying the techniques
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Core ground principles, positional control, and safe engagement strategies that adapt with age and experience.
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Strength methods that directly support your grappling while protecting your joints, tendons, and recovery-ability
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Soft wrestling
Situational rolling
Playful, intelligent movement
All live training is optional
The goal is simple: keep training—not for seasons, but for decades
What’s Included:
3 hours of daily jiu-jitsu and conditioning instruction
Individual attention and coaching
Strength training strategies specific to jiu-jitsu
Optional belt evaluation (inquire separately)
What’s NOT Included:
Travel
Lodging
Meals
Air Fare
Jui Jitsu For a Lifetime Camp Investment: $600.00
Bonus Offer:
Two-A-Day!
Steve teaches Monday & Thursday evenings 17:30 - 19:00 at another local gym and you are invited to attend these classes at no extra charge to you.
If you have no car, a ride will be provided to you.
we are happy to help you make arrangements for airport transfers, ferries, car rentals, accommodations, and sightseeing contact Maxwell service desk with any requests.
Know that if you are traveling some distance to attend, that this camp is entirely walkable from lodging to training venue, to shops and restaurants. And if you need a ride somewhere local, there will be rides available. In other words, you needn’t rent a car for the week if you would rather not.
This is a small-group camp with an intentional and individual approach.
While training happens in a group setting, Steve assesses each camper individually based on their experience, movement skills and abilities, as well as their goals to help them refine their game and attain their objectives over time. The focus is not on enforcing a group dynamic but on supporting practical, sustainable growth in your jiu jitsu.
Steve is widely respected across the Gracie family and the broader jiu jitsu community, while remaining independent in his teaching and evaluations. Free from affiliations or the usual politics, he teaches, assesses, and promotes with a critical and well-trained eye.
For players who have lacked consistent guidance or mentorship—or been outright abandoned by unscrupulous instructors—Steve offers clear assessment and, when appropriate, formal evaluation based on skill, readiness, understanding and competence in Gracie self-defense.
This camp reflects that philosophy: focused training, individual attention, and an environment designed to support jiu jitsu for a lifetime.
Location: SBG Port Townsend
1968 Water Street Port Townsend, WA 98368
8:30 A.M.- 11:30 A.M.
Port Townsend offers beautiful beaches, historic architecture, excellent food, scenic trails, quirky locals and diversions, all in a relaxed coastal atmosphere. Late spring is an ideal time to visit, with pleasant weather and fewer crowds.
Frequently Asked Questions
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At this time there are no refunds on event tickets. However, we offer full credit toward future events or digital products.
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stevemaxwellsc@gmail.com
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JJ4L is not about intensity for its own sake. The focus is on individual assessment, skill refinement, intelligent strength, breathing, and longevity. This is a camp for people who want to continue training for decades, not just push through one hard week.
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The camp includes classical Gracie self-defense, pragmatic sport jiu jitsu, and movement-based training that supports real-world application and long-term practice. The emphasis is on fundamentals, principles, and intelligent progression rather than flashy techniques
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Optional belt evaluation may be available in certain cases and is handled thoughtfully and individually. Advancement is based on demonstrated skill, understanding, and readiness—not attendance or time served. Please inquire directly if this is something you’re interested in.
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Yes. A daily rate of $125 is available. Please contact the Maxwell service desk to arrange.
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This is a small-group camp, and spots are limited to preserve the quality of instruction and individual attention.
Respect & Acknowledgment
A heartfelt thank you to Hive in Port Hadlock and SBG Port Townsend for generously supporting our work and helping keep Jiu Jitsu thriving, welcoming, and accessible throughout our community.