The Grappling Training Locations Megathread

**GoldenJonas** · Posted On: 3/26/2007 10:09am

Orlando, Florida

Knockout Fitness/ATT Orlando

12215 University Blvd,
Orlando, Florida

407-327-KICK

Head Instructors - Paul Rodriguez (Brown BJJ, Pro. Fighter), Seth Petruzelli (Purple BJJ, Pro. Fighter)

Bullshido Dojo Review Here ---> http://www.bullshido.net/forums/showthread.php?t=46658

ATT Studio

10018 University Blvd.
Orlando, Florida 32817

(407) 677-5269

Head Instructor - Renato Tavares (3rd Degree BB BJJ)

Gracie Barra, Orlando

618 N. Mills Avenue
Orlando, Florida 32803

407-839-5505

AND

7751 Kingspointe Pkwy. #109
Orlando, FL 32819

407-903-1588

Head Instructor - Marcio Simas (5th Degree BB BJJ)

**patfromlogan** · Posted On: 3/28/2007 10:14pm

Pedro Sauer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu,
Certified 6th Degree Black Belt Instructor under Rickson Gracie.
Classes also in Muay Thai, and JKD/Kali available.

9460 South 560 West - Sandy, UT 84070
PHONE: (801) 561-2535

Black belt instructors:

Shawn Weaver (also black or the equivalent in Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, Chinese Kempo, and Tai Kung Fu, Modern Arnis, and Ving Tsun Kung Fu).

Will Bernales (also black, or experienced in Wing Chun Kung Fu, Judo, Boxing, Kendo, Shoot Wrestling, Tang Soo Do, Aikido, and the Maphilindo Martial Arts, certified to teach Jeet Kune Do (JKD) Philosophies, the Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) Kali, Escrima and Silat, as well as Muay Thai - head of Utah branch of Thai Boxing Association).

Jorge Jimenez - trained under Pedro since '93

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Elite Performance Gym - Run by Jeremy Horn
(801) 908-5355
990 S 700 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84104

"Elite Performance Gym is a thing of virile charm. A warehouse garage turned professional MMA studio: cement floors, exposed ceilings, Olympic-style weight set, an octagon steel cage, two handmade-by-Horn boxing rings, a sprawling wrestling mat, and Fairtex Muay Thai equipment galore. Garage doors that once opened to a loading dock, now serve to ventilate the sticky, leather-scented humid air."

I worked out with one of their members, Little Idea, who gave me my first BJJ/submission wrestling lesson.

**Neildo** · Posted On: 3/29/2007 10:06am

Canada
Vancouver BC

http://www.graciebarra.ca/

Head Instructor:
Tim Shears is a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Gracie Barra's Carlos Gracie Jr. and Marcio Feitosa.

Gracie Barra BC
244 E.Broadway St.
Vancouver BC Canada
604-916-9441

**spathophile** · Posted On: 3/31/2007 1:56am

looking for a sambo trainer in the midwest, anyone where I can find one, I live in Iowa

**dcone2001** · Posted On: 4/09/2007 1:20am

thanks alot for your input on the bjj and judo classes on long island. have you been going to any schools for muay thai or kick boxing? i have to make a decision and have been to a few of the schools you mentioned but i am really looking for something head to toe. looking for the complete package or best available on long island near babylon.

**MALibrarian** · Posted On: 4/25/2007 11:04am

School name: Upper Valley Judo
URL: http://www.uppervalleyjudo.org
Location: Grantham, NH (Eastman)
Classes in: Judo, BJJ
Instructor: John Widmann
- Nidan in Judo
- BJJ brown belt under Yamasaki

**FictionPimp** · Posted On: 5/02/2007 11:40am

Hey guys, I might be moving to Alachua, FL. I'm not familiar with the area or even what is close to that area. Does anyone know any good bjj, MMA, or judo clubs in that area? I would prefer bjj.

**spirez** · Posted On: 5/19/2007 8:52am

Gracie Barra Birmingham, UK

Founded by Mauricio Motta Gomes, also affiliated with Roger Gracie and i'm not 100% sure on this but think Braulio Estima is the main instructor so the heritage is certainly here.

Will be able to provide more info by next week hopefully as i will be able to make it down to my first class.

http://www.stevie-bs-gym.co.uk/jiujitsu.html

Class Fees:

Single Class £8
8 Classes / month £55 = £6.87 per class
12 Classes £60 = £5 per class
16 Classes £80 = £5 per class
Unlimited + gym £90 = £2.81 / average of 8 classes per week

Check the site for training times, plenty of choice.

**IzzyDaHedgehog** · Posted On: 5/19/2007 2:43pm

Tulsa, OK

This is all the grappling of which I am aware in Tulsa.

Triton Self Defense
http://www.tritonccsd.com/
51st and Memorial

Mikey's Gym
11652 East 21st Street
Founded by Mikey Burnett, but he sold his share and is at Apollo's now.

Apollo's Karate
http://www.apolloskarate.com
51st and Mingo, 101st and Memorial, someplace in Owasso
Founded by a former champion kickboxer. Mikey Burnett is their grappling instructor. Don't let the kiddy MA fool you, there are some very good fighters here.

Tulsa Top Team
http://www.tulsatopteam.com
51st and Garnett
Home of 'Handsome' Matt Wiman and Beau 'OneManArmy' Taylor.

Adams Muay Thai
http://www.muaythaikali.com
4107 S. 72nd E. ave.

Tulsa Judo Club
http://www.tulsajudo.org
Temporarily at 11145 South 82nd East Place in Bixby, I don't remember their permanent one.
One or two posters from here used to train there, but I forget who. Heard good things.

Yoon's Judo and Professional Tae Kwon Do Club
http://www.yoonstulsa.com
2513 S. Harvard
Their grappling/MMA instructor is this guy: http://www.usmta.com/redcloud-bio.htm
I don't know anything about them.

International Martial Arts of Tulsa (Formerly Jensen's or Gibsons or something. Their website is down)
4156 S. Mingo
One of my friends trains/trained there, said it was good. I don't know anything else.

**artard** · Posted On: 6/14/2007 5:25pm

Can anyone suggest good BJJ/grappling instruction in the Waco, TX area? I have a friend who lives there and wants to start doing BJJ but I have no idea what schools they have or how far the schools I found on google are from Waco.