Mrs. Kiara Howerzyl To All Instructors

Kiara Howerzyl, a certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu self defense instructor, will teach key techniques and principles from the Combatives Street Self Defense, Women Empowered, and BullyProof programs. These techniques are taught at Certified Training Centers (CTCs) all over the world and through Gracie University online. Kiara teaches and trains locally at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Phoenix, and she also teaches free women’s self defense classes in downtown Phoenix twice a month.

Kiara is an Arizona native. She’s been married to her husband, Andy, for 26 years. Andy and Kiara have 5 children plus a grandbaby due in May, and they have been involved in the foster care and adoption community for many years. Besides Jiu-Jitsu, Kiara loves hiking and time with family and friends. Their family also does a lot of pet sitting, so life is always busy! 

Current Classes
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Self Defense for Teens – (open)