Hey future fighter,

We teach Jiu-jitsu for the real world

Practical, well-rounded combat sports training that wins competitions and keeps you safe.

Why combat sports?

Here are some of the benefits our members tell us about:

Muscular strength and endurance
Stress and anxiety relief
Weight loss
Confidence and self-esteem boosts
Practical, useful self-defense skills

What is Brazilian Jiu-jitsu?

Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ) is a combat sport similar to wrestling that also uses joint locks and chokes to fully control an opponent.

Jiu-jitsu’s emphasis on technique helps make it “the martial art where the little guy can win,” perfect for self-defense. It blends well with other disciplines like boxing and muay thai, making it a core aspect of mixed martial arts (MMA).

We are different from other schools in that our grappling program also takes from judo, classic wrestling, sambo, and aikido to make sure that you can get an opponent to the ground in a real life scenario.

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Adult Jiu-jitsu

Kid's Jiu-jitsu

Levels 1 and 2

Kid's Boxing

Youth Kickboxing/MMA

Located in the Sycamore Mall

One short bus ride away from campus

"If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough." - Albert Einstein

The focus has always been on creating a welcoming, tight-knit community. Coach Danny is known for being the loudest in the room—bringing energy, enthusiasm, and a big smile to every class. He goes the extra mile to ensure each student fully understands every technique, not just the “how,” but the “why” behind it. After group demonstrations, he takes the time to evaluate each partner pair, offering personalized guidance to ensure everyone grasps and can perform the technique.

Danny is also recognized for customizing lesson plans to fit individual student needs, going out of his way to assist those who need help with transportation, and raising funds for local charities like Shelter House and IC Compassion.

Beyond class, Danny is dedicated to improving the gym environment by studying the neuroscience of learning, organizing local and affordable tournaments, and engaging with the community through social media to keep everyone connected and informed.

HEAD COACH - Daniel Arroyo

Qualifications

Two-time Midwest BJJ Champion
Over 15 years of experience in both gi and no-gi jiu-jitsu competition
Has trained and mentored several fighters through IBJJF Nationals
Trained across the country with top-tier professionals, including MMA legend Yves Edwards, MMA champion Elias Cepeda, Olympian Nefeli Papadakis, and world-renowned BJJ champions like Eddie Bravo and Robert Drysdale
Integrates a wide range of martial arts and combat sports, such as judo, sambo, striking, and wrestling, to ensure well-rounded grappling
Has been actively involved in boxing and kickboxing since childhood, actually going into the ring as an amateur boxer and kickboxer before his son was born.