| Mon | 09:00 am - 09:30 pm |
| Tue | 09:00 am - 09:30 pm |
| Wed | 09:00 am - 09:30 pm |
| Thu | 09:00 am - 09:30 pm |
| Fri | 09:00 am - 09:30 pm |
| Sat | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm |
| Sun | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm |
I dropped in and trained for a class while travelling for work. There was a very hospitable, and welcoming atmosphere. The instruction from Marcello was excellent. Everyone I rolled and drilled with showed excellent technique and proficiency. Very tough competitors and confident in their skill set, all while showing great respect for their training partners. If you are looking for a top quality gym to train at in the Indy area, I strongly recommend this gym. Marcello and Jonathan appeared genuinely invested in their students' progress. I don't feel you could go wrong making the choice to train here!
Excellent instruction. Great atmosphere.
I took a shower. I got to his gym first before the instructors. I sat in my car and I started to sweat in the hot car. Then they told me I smelled and told me to go back home. Then called me the next morning and I ignored their call. Sup Darrick Guiffre
Very good instructor, friendly team mates & a very clean facility. Overall a very good BJJ academy.
Very good instructor, friendly team mates & a very clean facility. Overall a very good BJJ academy.
Great coaches and great people. Jon is very helpful and is a great coach. He understands each individual and how to specifically teach them as well as teaching the class as a whole. It's a great place to join.
Great coaches and great people. Jon is very helpful and is a great coach. He understands each individual and how to specifically teach them as well as teaching the class as a whole. It's a great place to join.
I dropped in to train while travelling. I paid the mat fee for one night of classes. I called several days before to ask about the classes for one night. Left a message. I was promptly called back later that evening. I think John is the gym owner. He was very good with giving me information and very welcoming.
Like I've seen in other reviews, Marcello was very welcoming. He spent a good deal of time with me. I'm a drop-in two-stripe white belt, so that says a lot. The instruction and drills were sound. I was paired with a blue belt that could work with me. When we rolled, Marcello picked partners. I was paired with a blue belt for one round and a white belt graduating to blue belt the next Saturday for the next round. Good experienced guys. They were sound in their BJJ. Gave me fits. Higher level belts should give fits to guys with lower belts. I have gone to other gyms where this wasn't the case for me. All good rolls. And good attitudes. They were patient with me at my experience level and conditioning. The attitudes and soundness of the students tell a wealth about the coach. The second hour, Marcello asked if I would like to stay for the advanced class. I did, and Marcello rolled with me. Again, a good experience. I don't get to roll with Black Belts very much. Good learning experience.
Some things you may consider... Many gyms require that the students purchase gi's through the school. Keeping everything uniform. Everyone in this gym had the same gi patches reflecting their school. Nothing wrong with this. You just need to consider the added cost if this is a requirement. Also, I remember seeing a complaint about committing to a one year deal. This isn't uncommon for any gym membership. If you want the best pricing, you have to commit to a longer contract. It helps the gym with their financial planning and will cost the member less in the long run. But if you sign, you are committed.
I dropped in to train while travelling. I paid the mat fee for one night of classes. I called several days before to ask about the classes for one night. Left a message. I was promptly called back later that evening. I think John is the gym owner. He was very good with giving me information and very welcoming.
Like I've seen in other reviews, Marcello was very welcoming. He spent a good deal of time with me. I'm a drop-in two-stripe white belt, so that says a lot. The instruction and drills were sound. I was paired with a blue belt that could work with me. When we rolled, Marcello picked partners. I was paired with a blue belt for one round and a white belt graduating to blue belt the next Saturday for the next round. Good experienced guys. They were sound in their BJJ. Gave me fits. Higher level belts should give fits to guys with lower belts. I have gone to other gyms where this wasn't the case for me. All good rolls. And good attitudes. They were patient with me at my experience level and conditioning. The attitudes and soundness of the students tell a wealth about the coach. The second hour, Marcello asked if I would like to stay for the advanced class. I did, and Marcello rolled with me. Again, a good experience. I don't get to roll with Black Belts very much. Good learning experience.
Some things you may consider... Many gyms require that the students purchase gi's through the school. Keeping everything uniform. Everyone in this gym had the same gi patches reflecting their school. Nothing wrong with this. You just need to consider the added cost if this is a requirement. Also, I remember seeing a complaint about committing to a one year deal. This isn't uncommon for any gym membership. If you want the best pricing, you have to commit to a longer contract. It helps the gym with their financial planning and will cost the member less in the long run. But if you sign, you are committed.
Great workout, and great partners! As a karate studio owner, I know martial arts excellence when I see it. Marcello is a gifted teacher who knows how to coach both the brand new students as well as those who have been training for decades.
It seems like once per month at least, people from around the country pay him to come to their cities to teach 1 or 2 day seminars, but I get to learn from him twice per week... every week... He also travels back home to Rio De Janeiro to spend time with his fellow BJJ masters. Every time he comes back to Indy he is always very excited to show us the latest and best strategies for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. This is why I chose to learn from him. Thanks Marcello for helping me improve my ground game. See you in class Thursday!!!
I have been training here for 3 years and i am currently a blue belt. I am 16 and it has taught me self control and control of a situation not physically but mentally. Marcello has helped me a lot and i have frequent talks with him on how i can improve my Jiu Jitsu game. I couldn't ask for a better academy.
Awesome instructors and great people to learn with in class. Great for mental health and obviously physical too.
Coach Blake is really just amazing with the kids! I love him and my son loves his class. He talks to the kids about leadership and respect.
This is the best place to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Indianapolis! Marcello is the 1st Black Belt to set up in Indiana and the only one that is actually from Brazil! He is there teaching the BEST DETAILS of the BEST TECHNIQUES in the world EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK!!! The students there are extremely friendly and always eager to help everyone else get better everyday. You leave class feeling happier, healthier, and more confident about yourself and your life every time. A school like this only comes around once in a lifetime. Please stop by and find out for yourself. I look forward to seeing you there!
Coach Blake is really just amazing with the kids! I love him and my son loves his class. He talks to the kids about leadership and respect.
Coach Blake is really just amazing with the kids! I love him and my son loves his class. He talks to the kids about leadership and respect.
Awesome instructors and great people to learn with in class. Great for mental health and obviously physical too.
Great workout, and great partners! As a karate studio owner, I know martial arts excellence when I see it. Marcello is a gifted teacher who knows how to coach both the brand new students as well as those who have been training for decades.
It seems like once per month at least, people from around the country pay him to come to their cities to teach 1 or 2 day seminars, but I get to learn from him twice per week... every week... He also travels back home to Rio De Janeiro to spend time with his fellow BJJ masters. Every time he comes back to Indy he is always very excited to show us the latest and best strategies for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. This is why I chose to learn from him. Thanks Marcello for helping me improve my ground game. See you in class Thursday!!!
This is the best place to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Indianapolis! Marcello is the 1st Black Belt to set up in Indiana and the only one that is actually from Brazil! He is there teaching the BEST DETAILS of the BEST TECHNIQUES in the world EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK!!! The students there are extremely friendly and always eager to help everyone else get better everyday. You leave class feeling happier, healthier, and more confident about yourself and your life every time. A school like this only comes around once in a lifetime. Please stop by and find out for yourself. I look forward to seeing you there!
This is the best place to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Indianapolis! Marcello is the 1st Black Belt to set up in Indiana and the only one that is actually from Brazil! He is there teaching the BEST DETAILS of the BEST TECHNIQUES in the world EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK!!! The students there are extremely friendly and always eager to help everyone else get better everyday. You leave class feeling happier, healthier, and more confident about yourself and your life every time. A school like this only comes around once in a lifetime. Please stop by and find out for yourself. I look forward to seeing you there!
