Refuge Jiu Jitsu Academy

Refuge Jiu Jitsu Academy offers Kids/Youth Jiu Jitsu, Adult Jiu Jitsu, Adult No Gi Jiu Jitsu, and Muay Thai. The Kids/Youth Jiu Jitsu program is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class with a challenging but fun curriculum tailored for age and abilities. The Adult Jiu Jitsu program focuses on self-mastery, positioning, control, sweeps, submissions, mutual respect, diligent training, and knowledge. The Adult No Gi Jiu Jitsu program includes timing, leverage, accuracy, chokes, joint locks, sweeps, and pins. Muay Thai includes punches, kicks, knees, elbows, pad work, controlled partner drills, conditioning, situational awareness, and mental toughness.

Programs

• Kids/Youth Jiu Jitsu — Age 5 to 8 and 9 to 15 · Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program with a challenging but fun curriculum tailored for age and abilities; builds confidence, mental discipline, physical fitness, and anti-bullying skills.
• Adult Jiu Jitsu — Ages 16 & Up · Traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program focused on self-mastery, positioning, control, sweeps, submissions, mutual respect, diligent training, and knowledge.
• Adult No Gi Jiu Jitsu — No-Gi grappling program that develops timing, leverage, accuracy, chokes, joint locks, sweeps, and pins for self-defense and grappling competitions.
• Muay Thai — Striking program for all experience levels, focusing on punches, kicks, knees, elbows, pad work, controlled partner drills, conditioning, situational awareness, and mental toughness.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Facility hours: 6:00 AM – 7:30 PM Monday – Saturday; Sunday 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

About the provider

Jeremiah is the owner and lead instructor, and Julian, Dave, Joel, Gino, Dan, and Tyler are instructors. Jeremiah is a second-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with over fifteen years of training experience and received his black belt in 2020. Julian is a first-degree black belt with over 15 years of experience. Joel received his black belt in 2023. Gino earned his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt in the summer of 2025. Dave earned his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt in 2026. Dan was promoted to brown belt in 2026. Tyler was promoted to blue belt in late 2024. The academy says it builds athletes and strives to develop strong moral and ethical character in its students, with a focus on faith, family, integrity, love, and service.

No prior experience is needed. The academy welcomes all skill levels. Joining is open from 5 and up. Competing is optional. Specialized classes are offered for children, teens, and adults.

Last updated October 1, 2026.