What is Jiu Jitsu?

Why should I train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
Jiu Jitsu, or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as it is commonly named outside Brazil, is a grappling orientated martial art/combat sport that evolved from its Japanese roots in 1920’s Brazil, and continued to evolve for many decades after until its present format. 

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Today, children and adults are more likely to sit at home, in front of the television or a video game, than get outside and learn something new.  Unfortunately, this leads to more people suffering from health issues, and, for children especially,  finding it more difficult to make friends.

A great remedy to all these issues is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
This activity is ideal for everyone, and can help children and adults alike improve fitness, garner new socialization opportunities, learn self-defense, and have fun!

Meet your coaches

Coach Jess

Coach Jess started training jiu jitsu at the ripe age of 27 back in 2012, and is now a purple belt under Eric "Red" Schafer of Red Schafer MMA.  Formerly a collegiate athlete she needed something new to drive her competitive personality.  She quickly found that jiu jitsu could "take the edge off" and started competing at high level tournaments.  In the last 3 years Jess has become a Masters World Champion at the blue belt level, as well as medaling in other prestigious jiu jitsu tournaments including Adult Worlds and various IBJJF opens.  Currently Jess is focusing on creating new jiu jitsu athletes and growing her team. She also enjoys jokes, and her favorite move is the triangle choke.

Coach Brad

Coach Christine
Hi, it's me: Brad.
I've been training and teaching BJJ for a fair time now, and I want to help bring it to as many people as possible.
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To me, (outside of its plentiful practical applications and excellent training methods) Jiu Jitsu is a way to exist fully in one's body and through one's movement. It is my goal to make the process of learning and practicing BJJ as accessible and approachable as possible without compromising the quality of instruction. When teaching kids, my goal is to be everything my middle school gym teachers weren't: consistent, engaging, and most importantly able to impart useful skills.
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Coach Christine Ramion is a purple belt under Professor James Clingerman of Indiana Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy and its affiliates across the United States.  She has been training since 2013 in the art of brazilian jiu jitsu, muay thai, wrestling, and MMA, and she is an active competitor who consistently medals at tournaments across the country.

Christine's goal is to give students both a physical and mental challenge when they attend her classes.  She hopes you learn something new every time you set foot on the mat, and you leave a happier, healthier person.