The Official Website of Invictus Law Enforcement Jiu Jitsu Collective
Invictus LEO was founded in 2019 by a group of law enforcement officers who recognized the need to showcase just how effective Jiu Jitsu can be for police work. What started as a simple idea quickly evolved into the movement behind #BJJMAKEITMANDATORY, sparking momentum and community across the law enforcement world.
The Original Founders were Ari Knazan and Jason Rebsch, Invictus exists to emphasize the importance of proper, consistent training for those who serve.
Our mission is to support, promote, and highlight LEO-owned companies and organizations that share this vision. All we ask is a simple tag or hashtag mention — because growth and progress happen when we move forward together.
We are stronger together.
At Invictus LEO, our vision is to help police officers and departments around the world integrate Jiu Jitsu into their defensive tactics training — ultimately getting more officers on the mats and better prepared for the realities of the job.
Invictus is a global collective of thousands of officers leading the #BJJMAKEITMANDATORY movement. Our mission is simple but vital: to change the fact that less than 3% of police officers train beyond their minimum mandated use-of-force requirements. That number must change.
We believe that every officer should train regularly using Jiu Jitsu-based principles that mirror real-world encounters. The reasoning is straightforward — Jiu Jitsu makes officers safer by teaching control, positioning, and composure under pressure. It protects both officers and suspects through its scalable nature, reducing injuries and unnecessary use-of-force incidents alike.
As the saying goes, “If the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.” Our goal is to give officers a complete, practical, and adaptable toolbox for real-world policing.
Invictus exists to unite officers who train Jiu Jitsu, fostering collaboration on training methods, techniques, policies, and department-wide adoption. Every officer has a responsibility — to their family, their partners, and the public — to be prepared for whatever situations may arise while serving.
Together, we can raise the standard of training and redefine what it means to be ready.
Since 2019, we have held several super seminars in numerous cities to bring together officers who share a love for Jiu Jitsu. These seminars are taught by very high level police black belts who understand use of force applications.
If you are interested in hosting an event, see our event page.
Proceeds from these seminars are donated to charities like the 100 Club or Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS)-organizations that support families of fallen officers.
If you are interested in hosting an event, see our event page.
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