Dan Hart is the owner and head instructor of Hart Jiu Jitsu in Woodstock, Illinois, and a second-degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Henry Akins. His teaching focuses on pressure-based fundamentals and self-defense, using timing, leverage and technique rather than athleticism.
He competed in amateur MMA with a 3-0 XFO record and continues to compete in jiu-jitsu. He teaches seminars across the United States and leads international training camps. His annual charity retreats in Costa Rica support HeroKids, combining training with community activities.
