Professor Keith Bookman was born and raised in Seattle Washington. He grew up in the world of Martial Arts in his father’s dojo where Tenzan Jiu Jitsu resides today.

Keith has medaled in many competitions around the nation since 2013 and still actively competes. While being a competitor in the world of Jiu Jitsu, Keith is passionate about teaching adults and children the fundamental and advanced skills of the art and has helped his students realize success in their own Jiu Jitsu journey.

With a balance of fitness, discipline, order, playfulness, and kindness, Professor Keith provides his students with individualized coaching, encouragement, and a message that everyone has their own motivation and reason for training Jiu Jitsu and wants to help each one along their path.