Jiu Jitsu Five-O offers two pathways to instructor certification within our Five-O Training System. Whether you're an experienced Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner looking to earn your instructor credential, or an agency seeking to develop, certify, and support its defensive tactics instructors, we provide a structured path to meet your training goals.
Two paths to
five-o certfication
INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
fast-track certification (online)
01 / INdividual instructor
BJJ blue belts and above who are actively training can earn their Five-O Instructor Certification entirely online through our Online Academy. Join with a monthly or annual membership, purchase the $249 certification add-on, complete the Instructor Development course, and fulfill the requirements—including the final exam, rank verification, and teaching video submissions.
Your certification remains active as long as you maintain an Academy membership, with ongoing training, education, and support—no separate biennial recertification required.
Official Five-O Instructor Certification
Instructor Development Course Access
Final Certification Exam
BJJ Rank Verification
Teaching Video Submission & Evaluation
Official Instructor Certificate & Credential
Ongoing Instructor Training & Education
Continued Access to the Online Academy
Direct Instructor Support
No Separate Biennial Recertification Required
What’s Included:
$249
A complete training solution
02 / agency partnership
The Five-O Agency Partnership provides a complete solution for building and sustaining your agency’s defensive tactics training program. We come directly to your agency to deliver a 5-day instructor certification course for unlimited instructors, with all instructor fees and travel included. Your partnership also includes ongoing instructor development, Online Academy access, use-of-force data and analysis, and continued training and consulting support to keep your team prepared.
5-Day In-Person Instructor Certification Course
Training Delivered On-Site at Your Agency
Certification for Unlimited Instructors
All Instructor Fees & Travel Included
Five-O Training System Curriculum
Online Academy Access for up to 25 officers
Ongoing Instructor Development & Coaching Calls
Use-of-Force Data & Analysis
24/7 Training Support
Continued Agency-Specific Guidance
What’s Included:
ANNUAL INVESTMENT
$15,000
a program built on experience and proven through constant practice.
Jason Swartz is the founder of Jiu Jitsu Five-O, a former police officer of 11 years, and a first-degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt.
During his career, he served as lead combatives instructor, field training officer, firearms instructor, and department training officer, developing and delivering training for real-world encounters. He also competed in amateur boxing and spent five years as a certified USA Boxing coach.
Today, Jason trains law enforcement agencies nationwide in defensive tactics and control-based Jiu Jitsu. Through the Five-O Online Academy, he provides ongoing instruction, coaching, and curriculum development grounded in practical application and real-world experience.
