Prof. NIcholas Hensley

Professor Nicholas Hensley is a World Renowned Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt. Nicholas brings a rare level of battle-tested, world-class experience directly to the Ardmore community. Nicholas is an active, professional, international decorated black belt competitor representing Southern Oklahoma on major global stages. Nicholas has fought at Fight 2 Win, had his hand raised and podium finishes in Europe, Asia, Brazil, and the US. He has built a global name for himself and his academy securing the gold in Dallas & Dublin- Ireland, submission finishes at the Brazilian Nationals Brasiliero, multiple Europeans Nationals including Paris France, Rome Italy, Lisbon Portugal. Standing on major podiums across the world from the US to  Japan. He has fought and trained beside many legendary athletes and world champions. Nicholas is the founder and the Professor of Hensley Jiu Jitsu. Nicholas earned his black belt directly under the legendary world champion Rafael Lovato Jr. He was awarded Lovato Instructor of the Year in 2020. 

For over 10 years, Professor Nicholas has committed his life to being a World Class black belt, running his academy, building a high-level training culture, & teaching students of all ages. Whether your goal is learning elite self-defense, getting into incredible shape, or competing on the big stage Nicholas brings over a decade of leadership and champion mentality to the Ardmore community.

His primary focus is to help people meet their goals, whether that is on the competition circuit or in their day to day life.