• Tori GartenNeighbor

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Tori is an Assistant Instructor at Bartman MMA and Self-Defense. She co-instructs the KickAss Women's Self-Defense Class, the Kids' jiu-jitsu and Self-defense Class, Self-defense seminars for small groups, and assists new students as they become acclimated to the art. She is active in the national women's jiu-jitsu community, and feels every woman, regardless of age, strength or athletic ability should have the opportunity to learn to defend herself in a safe and welcoming environment.

She has a strong interest in the practical application of self-defense, and recognizes the positive impact that conquering physical, mental and at times emotional challenges can have on increasing a woman's self-confidence. She has also seen the positive impact the Kid's class has on kids who come in shy and unsure of themselves, and leave with greater confidence and gumption. Even better, they apply the practical knowledge they learn in class to dealing with bullies.

Sometimes walking in the door the first time is the toughest step on the journey. The return on that first step is you'll know more, feel stronger, more in control and more powerful when you walk out after class.

Tori began training self-defense based on Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Greg Bartman in 2006. She is a purple belt under Professor Greg Bartman, and Grand Master Relson Gracie.

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