JAKE KLIPP

Founder - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blackbelt

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Jake Klipp brings a lifetime of discipline and real-world experience to his coaching. He began wrestling at just 5 years old and continued for 14 years into his college career, learning valuable lessons through both success and challenge.

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After serving in the United States Marine Corps and completing a combat tour from 2004–2005, Jake returned home looking for a new way to channel his energy. In 2008, he stepped into a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class in Milwaukee and quickly found a passion that would shape the rest of his life.

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Jake went 6–3 as an amateur mixed martial artist and 3–1 as a professional, bringing firsthand competitive experience into everything he teaches.

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Since then, he has dedicated himself to training, competing, and coaching. At Pura Vida, Jake helps create a positive, structured environment where students can focus, grow, and build confidence. His coaching style encourages discipline, resilience, and respect—making sure students feel supported every step of the way.

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Jake works with students of all levels, from beginners to competitors, and is committed to helping each individual become stronger—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally as well.