About the instructors
Experienced coaches for practical self-defense and character-building Jiu-Jitsu.
Patriots Jiu-jitsu camps are led by Brad Castle and Erik Castle with a focus on safe instruction, disciplined movement, confidence, leadership, and student wellness.
Patriots Jiu-jitsu is led by Brad Castle and Erik Castle, instructors who bring a practical, safety-minded approach to youth training. Their background includes law-enforcement and federal investigative experience, advanced professional training, leadership education, and years of coaching and mentoring students in school and athletic settings. That experience shapes a camp environment where students are taught with clear expectations, steady supervision, and respect for each student's age, confidence level, and ability.
The goal of the program is not just to teach Jiu-Jitsu techniques, but to help students build awareness, discipline, self-control, resilience, and confidence they can carry into school, home, friendships, and daily life. Brad and Erik emphasize practical self-defense, safe movement, de-escalation, leadership, and character development in a way that is challenging, positive, and appropriate for kids and teenagers.
American Heritage Schools
American Fork campus setting.
The camp experience is designed to fit the American Heritage environment: structured, respectful, energetic, and focused on growth in skill and character.