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Lineage:
Mitsuyo Maeda –> Carlos Gracie Sr. –> Helio Gracie –> Carlos Gracie Junior –> Renzo Gracie –> Alex Henley –> Walt Holder

Walt Holder

Walt Holder – Boxing / BJJ Instructor

  • BJJ Brown Belt
  • Judo Yellow Belt (Rokyu)

Prior to joining Insight, Walt Holder’s training focused primarily on striking, boxing in particular.  Roughly from 2003 to 2009, Walt trained with a fight team focused on MMA, boxing, and Muay Thai events.  Walt assisted in getting fighters ready for their upcoming fights, both as a trainer and sparring partner.  When a group of Insight teens decided they wanted to train in boxing, Walt agreed to set some time aside to teach them the fundamentals of striking, footwork, movement, and balance.  Before long, the Saturday boxing class became official and is now part of the Insight schedule on a weekly classes.

Insight BJJ, Striking & MMA - Team Renzo Gracie - Brenham
Insight BJJ, Striking & MMA - Team Renzo Gracie - Brenham
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Melissa Mock
Melissa Mock
19:14 25 Feb 25
Chad is an amazing coach who has expert knowledge and skills. Chad ensures inclusion for all of his students. My son... has unique qualities that do not allow him to physically perform with the same strength of other students. Chad has ensured all students are aware of his unique needs so he remains safe while performing and free of injury. All of the other students have ensured including my son and treating him as a peer and ensuring he feels like part of the team. This has allowed Kaleb to improve socialization skills, confidence, and motor skills as well as get exercise! Thank you BJJ for ensuring a place where he can learn and grow while learning skills to protect himself if ever needed!read more
Andrea Beth
Andrea Beth
01:33 04 Feb 24
I've been training with this organization for over a year with a focus on striking with boxing classes and private Muay... Thai lessons. The environment is very supportive with serious workouts in the striking classes and technical instruction. The training is competition oriented including sparring although only some train to compete. I am self defense oriented and appreciate the sparring that gives me a real world feel unlike pure self defense classes I've taken that don't do sparring. Sparring is not mandatory if that isn't an interest.read more
Alex Henley
Alex Henley
20:08 18 Feb 23
Chad is a great coach and really understands how to teach the finer points of techniques. He’s also a competitor and... know how to coach for tournament success. I’m proud to have him represent Team Insight!read more
Charlsea Kirkman
Charlsea Kirkman
16:46 31 Jan 23
Great gym! Classes for all ages. Coaches are friendly and knowledgeable
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