Barron Shepherd – 5th Degree Judo Black Belt

Head Freestyle Judo Instructor

Barron Shepherd is the head Judo Instructor for Winter Haven Freestyle Judo.

Barron Shepherd’s Judo is executed from the perspective that if judo is my chosen fighting system, then how do I implement it ballistically and efficiently in every possible situation or scenario.

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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor (Newaza)

Andrew Kinchen – 1st Degree BJJ Black Belt

Being a shark on dry land is essentially useless. Being a monster on the ground only matters if you can take the fight there. Coming up in the Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu Style under Rafa Santos taught all of traditional teachings of BJJ. One thing many Carlson Black Belts throughout the years also boasted were Judo Black Belts and or High Level Wrestling. As I continued my own training I always sought to enhance my own standup and found no better solution than Judo. Judo has many styles and variations in its application but none as progressive as Barron Shepherd Judo. I’ve proudly trained under Barron for the better part of 7 years. Learning to aggressively grip, dynamic entries and a unique one handed style of Judo has added many new options and facets to my game. I am happy to now get to continue to work with Barron ensuring the beautiful dynamic Judo style he teaches with the blended style of BJJ for ground work for a truly unique offering at Winter Haven Freestyle Judo.