Welcome to the Shawn Williams Global Academy.

Online courses, classes, Q and A's and so much more taught by world renowned 5th degree Renzo Gracie black belt, Shawn Williams.


"I have learned and trained with some of the very best in the world in all facets of the martial arts, studied how the body works, and have been teaching for over 24 years. My goal is to make learning EASIER, FASTER, and give you the tools to actually APPLY what you know at a higher level."


-Shawn Williams 

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What Some of the Best Ever Say...

Renzo Gracie

...Shawn Williams is one of the best teachers out there... one of my greatest creations!...


Jiu Jitsu & MMA Pioneer

2 x ADCC Champion

Pride FC Champion

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Champion

Georges St Pierre

"Shawn Williams has been a huge help in the development of my ground game in combat. He truly is a living encyclopedia of Jiu-Jitsu." 


UFC Welterweight Champion 2006-2013

UFC Middleweight Champion

UFC Hall of Fame

Matt Serra

I was there the moment Shawn stepped off of the bus from Indiana - he became one of my main training partners Renzo's day in and day out. It's very cool to see his evolution into becoming one of the great educators in Jiu Jitsu.


UFC Welterweight Champion

UFC Hall of Fame

Jiu Jitsu World Champion

The Ultimate Fighter Champion

The Ultiimate Fighter Coach

UFC Podcast - Host

Why Shawn Williams?

Shawn has extensive experience and knowledge in all things MMA, Jiu Jitsu, and Wrestling. Allow Shawn to guide you along your jiu jitsu life path.

5th Degree Black Belt

Shawn is a 5th degree black belt directly under Master Renzo Gracie. Immediately following Ricardo Almeida, Matt Serra, Rodrigo Gracie , Nick Serra. Promoted to black belt with his good friend and colleague John Danaher on April 2, 2002.

Trusted As A Guide

Shawn is trusted as the head commentator and analyst for the largest grappling competitions in the World.

Has Over 50 Black Belts Under His Tutelage.

Has over 20 years of coaching experience with every level of practitioner and athlete. He knows your pains and has help thousands throughout the World achieve their goals.

Competed At The Highest Levels

Shawn has competed at the highest levels all over the World. Accumulating many titles including a Bronze medal at the ADULT black belt Pan Am.

Innovator

Not only is Shawn widely considered one of the very best instructors in the world, he is known to be an innovator and pioneer of many of today's Jiu Jitsu techniques. The Williams Guard, modern day leg pummeling, bodylock passing, and the nearside under are just a few of many systematic technical innovations that Williams has brought to the Jiu Jitsu World.

Which Path is Right for You?

Membership? Courses? You Choose the paths to learn from. 

The Academy

Shawn's online academy membership program. Get access to classes, the technique library, a monthly Q and A, and much more! Take your skills to the next level.


**Courses, Masterclasses, Systems and the coaching institute are not included**

Courses, Masterclasses & Systems

Like learning in systemized chunks? Courses are either systemized methods or topic/situational based lessons to enhance your training. Individually sold. No membership needed. 

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Shawn Williams's Digital Academy of Jiu Jitsu

SIMPLIFY & ACCELERATE YOUR JIU JITSU JOURNEY

Hi, I'm Shawn Williams and I teach individuals not only the technical aspects of jiu jitsu, but HOW to learn and retain it. I've not only worked with some of the most talented athletes in the world, I've worked with thousands that have made jiu jitsu part of their life. Allow me to enhance your training so that you get the most out of your jiu jitsu journey.

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SYSTEMS & COURSES

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Shawn Williams's

Digital Academy of Jiu Jitsu

Take Your Jiu Jitsu To New Heights


A trusted source of guidance on the technical level. The Digital Academy is meant as both a resource of individual techniques, drills and sequences as well as source of curated plans to guide your home or academy training. Online classes taught by one of the World’s leading jiu jitsu minds. Allow Shawn Williams to propel your jiu jitsu to new heights. Often referred to as "The Encyclopedia of Jiu Jitsu", everyone from beginner to elite will discover the details necessary to take the game to the next level!


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"The littlest details make the biggest difference"
-Shawn Williams

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