Coach Walker Renz

Walker Renz is a brown belt who has been training at Southside BJJ since 2018. He coaches the Saturday no-gi class and is known for his detail-oriented, finish-focused approach to grappling. Though he holds the rank of brown belt, Walker is primarily a no-gi specialist and active competitor, with over 50 submission finishes in competition.

His classes blend technical study with live positional training and full sparring rounds. Walker emphasizes fundamental jiu-jitsu built around control and high-percentage finishes, and he shares technical insights with students of all levels in a calm, approachable manner.

Whether you’re new to no-gi or sharpening your submission game, you’ll find plenty to take away from Walker’s thoughtful and battle-tested instruction.