Where movement meets curiosity
I'm Doug! I guide people through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Urban Kiz with a focus on awareness, perception, and self-discovery. Together, we’ll uncover the patterns you love in movement—so you can adapt, create, and find your flow.
It's a four-step cycle that helps you rewire your instincts — and we'll use it in every session. Learn more →
Two Disciplines, One Framework
Perceptual Control Theory brings clarity to every practice — whether on the mats or the dance floor.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
I help practitioners break through plateaus by learning to perceive and manage forces — no more memorizing moves that vanish under pressure.
Learn more →Urban Kiz
I guide dancers to build authentic connection by understanding how perception shapes lead, follow, and musicality.
Learn more →Why PCT?
I started teaching BJJ and dance the way I was taught — with techniques and patterns. But I saw students hit walls. Their skills didn't transfer. Then I discovered Perceptual Control Theory. It changed everything.
Now I coach by designing environments where you solve problems, not copy moves. It's the same framework for the mat and the dance floor — because at its heart, it's about human connection, perception, and creativity.
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Insights on coaching, movement, and Perceptual Control Theory.