maynard james keenantool
16:49 Wednesday, 25 January 2023
Tool singer Maynard James Keenan, a brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, will offer an intro course on the martial art combat sport in Arizona next month.
Want to learn jiu-jitsu from the longtime Tool rocker and martial artist who also makes wine? Just in time for the Super Bowl, Keenan will teach "An Introduction to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu" on Feb. 11 at Verde Valley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Cottonwood, Arizona.
Verde Valley BJJ is the singer's local jiu-jitsu studio that he himself regularly uses. Are you ready to get on the mat with Maynard? See an advertisement for the special event down toward the bottom of this post.
Keenan's course is a "detailed orientation for beginners, white belts and blue belts," the studio explains. Upper belts are welcome to attend, but space is limited.
The Tool singer, who resides in Arizona, is also co-founder of Verde Valley BJJ. In 2019, Tool released Fear Inoculum, their first studio album in 13 years.
Visit verdevalleybjj.com and see more details below.
Heads up to any Jiu Jitsu aficionados traveling to AZ to attend the Super Bowl. Cottonwood is just a short drive north from Phx. Maynard James Keenan will be hosting 'An Introduction to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu' on Sat., Feb. 11 at the new Verde Valley BJJ facility. This is a detailed orientation for beginners, white belts and blue belts. Upper belts are welcome to attend. There will be two sessions and space is limited.
Watch: Maynard James Keenan Discusses Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (2021)