Instruction at Nemesis Jiu Jitsu

Make Nemesis Jiu Jitsu a part of your self defense and fitness goals!  Discover your potential with world class instructors.  Check out our diverse curriculum of brazilian jiu jitsu, mixed martial arts, conditioning, kickboxing and women's self defense.  You'll reach all of your fitness goals in a safe, non competitive environment.  Contact us today!

Eric Hemphill (Black Belt)

Eric Hemphill is well known around the Portland area as a superb coach and artist. 

Awarded the coveted Black Belt in 2005 by Chris Haueter, a member of the legendary dirty dozen (first 12 American jiu jitsu black belts), Eric Hemphill is a truly original thinker and instructor that will take your game to the next level with a global approach that blends tactical awareness and philosophy with highly efficient mechanics.

Kyle Hanson (Black Belt)

Kyle Hanson started his jiu-jitsu experience with Gracie Barra in Anchorage, Alaska under head instructor Ted Stickel.

In 2008 Kyle moved to Portland, Oregon where he began his training with Eric Hemphill. With a similar passion and vision for jiu-jitsu Kyle and Eric soon partnered to form Nemesis Jiu-Jitsu.

Daniel Krug (Brown Belt)

Daniel Krug volunteers his time as Primary Coach for Muai Thai kickboxing and No Gi Jiu-Jitsu. Blending the two together is what most people see as MMA in todays fight arena. Daniel has been training in Kickboxing and Muai Thai for ten years.

As a recent recipient of a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Daniel has a notorious blend of movement and pressure. As a blue belt in 2005 he began training with Eric Hemphill to enter the arena of Mixed Martial Arts. His expertise is on "no-gi" with an emphasis on position and escape.

Adam Fox (Brown Belt)

Adam Fox started his journey in the late 90's shortly after meeting Eric at his garage where Adam's was quickly humbled after a short exchange of words.

Almost a decade later after a long hiatus as a blue belt Adam was given his Purple Belt after only 6 months of training.  As an instructor Adam's unique articulate teaching style has secured him as a valuable asset to the Nemesis Team. 

Ken Allen (Brown Belt)

Ken comes to us from Combat Sports Academy out of Denmark where he refined his Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai skills. With over 10 years of experience Kens smooth transitional style and understanding of the art of Jiu-Jitsu will help take your game to a new level.

Stewart Sackett (Purple Belt)

Stewart Sackett has been a student of Eric Hemphill since 2006 and is our Youth Jiu-Jitsu instructor.  Stewart has 5 years of experience as a preschool teacher and is currently working to complete his degree in Early Childhood Education.  Stewart has been instructing youth Jiu-Jitsu classes since 2008.