About
IronWill Jiu Jitsu offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) in both Gi and No-Gi styles, along with Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) classes, Muay Thai and kickboxing, kids MMA and BJJ classes, kids wrestling, and self-defense training. Kids classes include Little Warriors / Kids BJJ, Little Warriors / Kids No-Gi, and Little Warriors / Kids Wrestling, with striking and kicking included in the kids MMA and BJJ classes. The program also offers a Women’s BJJ class that includes practical techniques, controlled sparring, escapes from standing and ground positions, and instruction in submissions such as chokes and limb breaks for self-defense situations.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Multiple weekly class options for kids and adults, including morning and evening sessions on weekdays and some Saturday morning classes
IronWill Jiu Jitsu is led by IronWill Wheeler, a professional MMA fighter and Chaos in the Cage Heavyweight Champion. His experience includes fights for KOTC, RITC, and Explode FC, and training with teams such as Blackhouse, Kings, Blackzillians, Team Wildman, and Syndicate. He has over a decade of training and competition experience, has competed in more than 30 tournaments with medals in over 25 of them, including at least 15 gold medals, and has been teaching kids and adults and owning and coaching at multiple gyms since 2006. He has extensive striking experience, having trained Muay Thai since his teens under Kru Pan Boonsook and completed thousands of sparring hours in Muay Thai and boxing.
His stated mission is to share and transfer his knowledge to make students better martial artists and better people, and he believes martial arts is the path to a stronger body, a disciplined mind, and a more peaceful world. The program emphasizes self-defense, fitness, camaraderie, and a positive community for members of all ages and skill levels, with expert-led classes in both Gi and No-Gi styles.
Community sponsors recognized by IronWill Jiu Jitsu include Chimera Body Art, The Tire Store Rosamond, VGMC Inc., Patty's Cafe, Los Margaritas, BAREBONES APPAREL, IRON CACTUS, THE CLASSIC SHAVE, MISS SIERRA BEE MUSIC, and LOST & FOUND DOGS USA NETWORK.
Parent and student feedback includes comments such as “The best bjj gym in the av! Feels like a family, i love this place...” from Ryan Smith (White Belt), “I have learned so much in my first month here, i'm looking forward to many more” from John Sprat (White Belt), and “Better than every other gym i have been to, thank you ironwill!” from Bryan Anders (White Belt).
Last updated July 25, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Multiple weekly class options for kids and adults, including morning and evening sessions on weekdays and some Saturday morning classes
IronWill Jiu Jitsu is led by IronWill Wheeler, a professional MMA fighter and Chaos in the Cage Heavyweight Champion. His experience includes fights for KOTC, RITC, and Explode FC, and training with teams such as Blackhouse, Kings, Blackzillians, Team Wildman, and Syndicate. He has over a decade of training and competition experience, has competed in more than 30 tournaments with medals in over 25 of them, including at least 15 gold medals, and has been teaching kids and adults and owning and coaching at multiple gyms since 2006. He has extensive striking experience, having trained Muay Thai since his teens under Kru Pan Boonsook and completed thousands of sparring hours in Muay Thai and boxing.
His stated mission is to share and transfer his knowledge to make students better martial artists and better people, and he believes martial arts is the path to a stronger body, a disciplined mind, and a more peaceful world. The program emphasizes self-defense, fitness, camaraderie, and a positive community for members of all ages and skill levels, with expert-led classes in both Gi and No-Gi styles.
Community sponsors recognized by IronWill Jiu Jitsu include Chimera Body Art, The Tire Store Rosamond, VGMC Inc., Patty's Cafe, Los Margaritas, BAREBONES APPAREL, IRON CACTUS, THE CLASSIC SHAVE, MISS SIERRA BEE MUSIC, and LOST & FOUND DOGS USA NETWORK.
Parent and student feedback includes comments such as “The best bjj gym in the av! Feels like a family, i love this place...” from Ryan Smith (White Belt), “I have learned so much in my first month here, i'm looking forward to many more” from John Sprat (White Belt), and “Better than every other gym i have been to, thank you ironwill!” from Bryan Anders (White Belt).
Last updated July 25, 2026.
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