Head Instructor

Professor Andrew Heatwole has been training in martial arts for over twenty-two years and has been teaching full time since 2009. Andrew started his training at Trident Academy in Woodbridge Virginia and has earned an Instructorship in Thai Boxing, an Apprentice Instructorship in Jeet Kune Do, an Associate Instructorship in Total Defense System, and is a Second Degree Black Belt in JTX (Jeet Kune Do, Thai Boxing Cross) from retired Navy SEAL Pat Tray. Professor Andrew has also earned a Third Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from the legendary Rigan Machado and and is a Representative Instructor in Combat Submission Wrestling from Mixed Martial Arts icon Sensei Erik Paulson. Furthermore, Professor Andrew has also earned a Silver Glove in Savate from Professor Nicolas Saignac.

COMPETITION

Professor Andrew Heatwole has competed in Mixed Martial Arts fights, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions, Submission Wrestling competitions, and in Savate; and has won numerous competitions and medals. Professor Andrew has also trained many competitors and champions in Mixed Martial Arts, Thai Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Submission Wrestling. Professor Andrew has also created many kid champions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Wrestling.

EXPERT INSTRUCTION

Professor Andrew Heatwole opened Valhalla Academy of Martial Arts LLC in 2014 to bring this expert instruction to the Fredericksburg/Spotsylvania region.