WE ARE MADHOUSE
8 years of Madhouse
Founded eight years ago, Madhouse BJJ has grown from a single academy into a thriving Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community with three locations serving the region. With schools in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Wheatland, Wyoming, and our newest location in Fort Collins, Colorado, Madhouse Jiu Jitsu is committed to making high-quality martial arts instruction accessible to students of all ages and experience levels.
At Madhouse, we believe BJJ is more than a martial art—it's a tool for personal growth, self-confidence, and lifelong learning. Whether your goal is self-defense, improved fitness, competition, or simply becoming part of a supportive community, our programs are designed to help you succeed both on and off the mats.
Our instructors are passionate about creating an environment that balances discipline, hard work, and respect with a strong sense of teamwork and camaraderie. From children learning confidence and character to adults pursuing personal or competitive goals, every student is challenged to grow at their own pace while being supported by a team that genuinely cares about their success.
Eight years after opening our doors, the mission remains the same: build stronger individuals, stronger families, and stronger communities through BJJ.
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Kids Program
Madhouse Jiu Jitsu's Kids Program is one of the most successful and respected youth martial arts programs in the region. Our students consistently perform at a high level in competition, earning medals and championships at local and regional tournaments through disciplined training, technical instruction, and hard work.
While we take pride in our competitive success, our mission extends far beyond winning medals. We use BJJ as a tool to help children develop confidence, discipline, respect, resilience, and leadership skills that will serve them throughout their lives. Through structured classes and positive coaching, students learn how to overcome challenges, work toward goals, and support their teammates both on and off the mats.
Whether your child is interested in competition or simply looking to build confidence and learn valuable life skills, our experienced instructors provide a safe, supportive, and challenging environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed.
Adults Program
Whether you're looking to improve your fitness, learn practical self-defense, challenge yourself mentally, or compete at a high level, Madhouse Jiu Jitsu's Adult Program provides the training and support to help you achieve your goals. Our classes are designed for all experience levels, from complete beginners stepping onto the mats for the first time to seasoned competitors looking to sharpen their skills.
At Madhouse Jiu Jitsu we believe that BJJ is one of the most effective ways to build confidence, discipline, resilience, and physical fitness. Through structured instruction, live training, and a focus on technical excellence, students develop skills that translate both on and off the mats.
Our culture is built on hard work, accountability, and teamwork. Training partners push each other to improve while maintaining a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone can learn and grow. Whether your goal is self-defense, personal development, competition, or simply becoming part of a strong community, Madhouse Jiu Jitsu offers a place where you can challenge yourself, build lasting friendships, and reach your full potential.
Meet our InstructorS
Leading the instruction team at Madhouse Jiujitsu Fort Collins are siblings Zach and Jordyn Fenimore, both experienced coaches who developed their skills through years of training and teaching within the Madhouse BJJ system. Both began their Jiu Jitsu journey at Madhouse BJJ more than six years ago and have spent the last two years teaching students at the flagship Cheyenne academy.
Having developed as athletes and instructors within the Madhouse system, Zach and Jordyn bring a deep understanding of the academy's culture, values, and training philosophy. Their experience on the mats, combined with their passion for teaching, allows them to create an environment that is both challenging and welcoming for students of all ages and skill levels.
Dedicated to helping every student succeed, they emphasize technical excellence, discipline, confidence, and personal growth. Whether you're stepping onto the mats for the first time or preparing for competition, Zach and Jordyn are committed to helping you reach your goals while fostering the supportive team atmosphere that Madhouse is known for.
Zach Fenimore
Owner/ Lead Instructor
Zach Fenimore is a Marine Corps veteran and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor with over 15 years of grappling and martial arts experience. He is a Black Belt in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program and a Black Belt in Brazillian Jiujitsu at Madhouse BJJ in Cheyenne, Wyoming. His training spans Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Wrestling, Muay Thai, and Kali, providing a diverse foundation that shapes his approach to both self-defense and competition. For the past two years, Zach has served as an instructor at Madhouse BJJ, teaching both kids and adults, and helping students build confidence, discipline, and technical proficiency on the mats. Having competed in organizations such as Grappling Industries, NAGA, Fight to Win, and IBJJF, he combines proven competition experience with practical, effective instruction. Whether your goal is self-defense, competition, or personal growth, Zach is committed to creating an environment where students are challenged, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.
Jordyn Fenimore
Instructor
Jordyn has dedicated six years to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Madhouse BJJ in Cheyenne with over five years of competition experience and a background in five years of Muay Thai training. She fell in love with jiu jitsu and martial arts the first day she stepped on the mats, and it quickly became her main passion. Her competitive accomplishments include earning silver at the IBJJF Denver International Open as a blue belt, competing at the IBJJF Las Vegas International Open as both a blue and purple belt, and participating in super fights at Fight 2 Win and Mountain Force MMA. As a female practitioner who has consistently trained with larger male partners, Jordyn has developed a technical and adaptive approach to Jiu Jitsu, focusing on leverage, timing, precision, and problem-solving. With experience coaching both kids and adults, her philosophy is centered around helping students understand techniques while encouraging them to develop their own unique style and adapt Jiu Jitsu to their body type, strengths, and goals. Outside of training, Jordyn incorporates running and Jiu Jitsu-focused yoga stretching to support mobility, endurance, and longevity in the sport.
Manny Waddy
Founder and Head Professor
Professor Manny Waddy is the founder of Madhouse BJJ and the driving force behind the academy's growth and success. A 2nd Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt with more than 15 years of training experience, Professor Waddy has dedicated his life to the study, practice, and teaching of BJJ.
Throughout his competitive career, he has earned multiple titles at some of the sport's most prestigious events, including 16 Gold medals at IBJJF and 3 Gold medals at IBJJF Pan Championship competitions. His success on the competition mats is matched by his passion for developing students, having spent more than eight years teaching and mentoring practitioners of all ages and experience levels.
Under his leadership, Madhouse BJJ has grown from a single academy into a thriving organization with multiple locations across Wyoming and Colorado. As the Founder and Head Professor of Madhouse BJJ, Professor Waddy continues to serve as a mentor and inspiration to both instructors and students, ensuring that the values of technical excellence, discipline, respect, and continuous improvement remain at the heart of everything Madhouse BJJ represents.
His legacy can be seen not only in the success of the academy, but in the countless students whose lives have been positively impacted through his guidance, leadership, and commitment to the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.