- Address:1140 N State Rd 135 p, Greenwood, IN 46142
- Phone:(317) 946-9447
- Website:http://www.ibjja.com/
- Rating:4.3
- Hours:
| Tue | 10:00 am -09:00 pm |
| Wed | 09:00 am -09:00 pm |
| Thu | 10:00 am -09:00 pm |
| Fri | 06:00 pm -08:00 pm |
| Sun | 09:00 am -09:00 pm |
Indiana Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Reviews
Rated 4.3/5 based on 24 customer reviews.
Rolando Baluja
December 1, 2019 01:32
1. A one year contact auto pay is overwhelming and better offer exist. 2. For the price lockers should be included. 3. The owner of bjj acted out of malice I had a failed attempt at a ankle lock I tried to modify it . He reversed and put me in a arm bar I tapped he did not let go.4. My clothes were not lose it was just a shirt that ripped. The owner of the facility did not attend the wrestling class that I went to. 5. The individual failed to refund me , accommodate my schedule and just combined classes with other student. 6. As the owner of bjj is aware of I have preexisting injuries and I still have a lot of room to grow as a student. But I should never had to miss work due to injury.7. It is pathetic that he exaggerates on the number of world Champions that he has attend the facility. Yes there are a lot of awesome athletes there. But to exaggerate the number and pat your stats is sad. Also I'll be the first to admit that I was awkward still had a bit of a learning curve to get to where I wanted to be in the sport. I'll admit I was not perfect but to tell bold face lies is just indicative of someone that has a bruised ego and chooses to lash out rather than take ownership of his transgressions.
Luke Freeman
August 1, 2019 16:50
Amazing place. Everyone is welcoming and it just feels like a home away from home.
rolando baluja
May 17, 2019 07:24
Not enough space to list the pros but here are all the cons
1. Sign a 1 year contract that will automatically withdraw money from your bank account .
2. Classes are based more on schedule availability instead of experience and skill set. Ideally it would be best if there were classes for just blue and white belts and classes separate for purple belts and above that way it can better address the district needs and skill set of each student.
3. No lockers in the locker room for the price you pay you would expect more.
4. Do not expect to have training that is tailor made to your individual skill set and experience. I have a background in wrestling and would benefit more grappling moves like arm triangles, anacondas and how to adjust to grappling with a GI when you are use to grappling with out relying on opponents wardrobe. Even in the wrestling that they teach it does not focus on the specific difference in technique you need to adjust to someone based Gi, regular clothes or grappling to someone who is not wearing a shirt. Possibly if you pay for private classes you might get training that is tailor made towards your experience, ability and strengths.
5. During one of the wrestling classes I attended a guy almost hit me with an awesome flying armbar but he ended up ripping my shirt sleeve and landing on the back of his head. Then I was lectured by the instructor about making sure I wear 100% cotton shirt. It is ridicules to think in a street fight you can control every time the wardrobe of your opponent.
6. Do not expect the BJJ coaches to intervene if they see someone holding on to a submission hold too long despite if an individual is tapping out to a submission. This is particularly awful if like myself you have a pre existing injuries. I actually had to take 2 days off of work once due to how sore and bruised I was. If learning martial arts is not your livelihood then this should not happen. I had one occasion in which as a white belt a was grappling with James the owner (this was just part of training not like I challenged him or anything) I made the mistake of grabbing his ankle in an awkward angle. This was unintentional and not done with malice and rather than explaining to me that this move is not allowed and possibly giving an opportunity to apologize he reacted in a unprofessional manner. He immediately locked in a arm bar and held it for a prolong period of time despite the fact that I tapped. You would think a black belt would have the discipline to control his control temperament and recognize a teachable moment and not be vindictive towards a student.
7. It is ridicules that multiple people mentioned that there are no egos there. I can honestly say they have some phenomenal individuals there that are invested and passionate about nurturing a passion for wrestling , kick boxing, and BJJ. I can also tell you that there is one brown belt there that is a real jerk. He rips people off with his individual classes. I have also seen some purple belts and blue belts that get a joy out of disrespecting and hurting white belts. That is everywhere you go you are destined to run into some twisted individuals that feel they can enhance their self worth by demeaning someone else. Luckily only there are not that many of those jerks there and the amount of passionate individuals that are not only good athletes but good ambassadors for the various programs they offer exceeds the amount of jerks there are there.
8. They only have wrestling offered during Fridays in the evening .They only have wrestling offered during Fridays in the evening .I counted this as a pro and a con because there are other facilities at the same price or cheaper that offer No Gi/ submission wrestling more often with a more flexible schedule.
David Waggoner
July 24, 2018 01:28
James clingerman an evil person. Nuff said
Andrew Ridner
June 21, 2018 22:06
Top notch grapples and mma fighters and coaches .
A Google User
June 21, 2018 22:06
Top notch grapples and mma fighters and coaches .
A Google User
May 27, 2018 21:38
Ive been training for 15 years and this place is the real deal. You can not find a better place to train. Not only is the Gym top notch but the professor knows what he is doing. you will be missing out by not going.
Orrin Lancaster
May 27, 2018 21:38
Ive been training for 15 years and this place is the real deal. You can not find a better place to train. Not only is the Gym top notch but the professor knows what he is doing. you will be missing out by not going.
David Waggoner
May 13, 2018 12:13
Fight me in Mixed MArtial Arts Cage Fighting James Clingerman.
nick brown
April 4, 2018 11:21
Very clean gym. Awesome people. I have been coming to kettle bells and jujitsu classes. I love it.
A Google User
April 4, 2018 11:21
Very clean gym. Awesome people. I have been coming to kettle bells and jujitsu classes. I love it.
A Google User
March 22, 2018 18:36
Incdeadible Place! Everyone loves learning, and helping teach the new guys! Very clean facility, and great atmosphere.
Adam Jansen
March 22, 2018 18:36
Incdeadible Place! Everyone loves learning, and helping teach the new guys! Very clean facility, and great atmosphere.
Mac Harris
February 5, 2018 18:13
This place feels like family, and the training is unmatched!
A Google User
November 14, 2017 16:27
James is a world class instructor and great guy as well. The training here is top notch and it is a warm and friendly enviornment. They will make you feel welcome and part of the family from the time you walk in!
Great for anyone looking for fitness, self defense, competition, or just fun.
Scott M Sullivan
November 14, 2017 16:27
James is a world class instructor and great guy as well. The training here is top notch and it is a warm and friendly enviornment. They will make you feel welcome and part of the family from the time you walk in!
Great for anyone looking for fitness, self defense, competition, or just fun.
Jonathan Snell
October 20, 2017 08:21
Team James Clingerman is fantastic. Great coaches, clean and kid friendly environment. Not only do you get to train with awesome in-house coaches but they bring in people for seminars. Wilson Reis and Josh Hinger are two that come to mind.
Lucy Turner
October 20, 2017 08:21
Indiana Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy is the best Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Greenwood. James is really friendly and also a great trainer. I highly recommend their services to anyone who wants to try martial arts, do boxing or just strengthen his body.
nathan stearns
October 20, 2017 08:21
This school is by far the best in class. The owners are two of the best people I have ever met, and the coaches are all amazing at what they do. The school is ran with hospital cleanliness and military attention to detail. Their one month free trial is a little bit over the top, because you only really need a week to realize this is THE place to train in Indiana. If you aren't training here, you aren't training.
Thomas Eads
October 20, 2017 08:21
James is the best. Known him now for years. Great instructors. Great facility. Highly recommend. Oh,and extremely clean I might add
Jonathan Snell
April 4, 2017 08:49
Team James Clingerman is fantastic. Great coaches, clean and kid friendly environment. Not only do you get to train with awesome in-house coaches but they bring in people for seminars. Wilson Reis and Josh Hinger are two that come to mind.
Lucy Turner
October 27, 2016 10:19
Indiana Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy is the best Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Greenwood. James is really friendly and also a great trainer. I highly recommend their services to anyone who wants to try martial arts, do boxing or just strengthen his body.
Jeff Jennings
April 10, 2015 10:54
First, and best place I trained in BJJ and Muay Thai. James and the other instructors are awesome. Honestly the other places I have tried since I moved away are not on the same level even. No ego or BS at IBJJA. Keep up the awesome work and miss you all.
nathan stearns
October 30, 2014 15:12
This school is by far the best in class. The owners are two of the best people I have ever met, and the coaches are all amazing at what they do. The school is ran with hospital cleanliness and military attention to detail. Their one month free trial is a little bit over the top, because you only really need a week to realize this is THE place to train in Indiana. If you aren't training here, you aren't training.