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Indiana Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Kids' BJJ includes training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for kids. The broader academy also offers activities such as Kickboxing, Judo, Self-Defense, Mixed Martial Arts, Submission Grappling, Cardio Kickboxing, Wrestling, Nogi/MMA Grappling, and Taekwondo, and kids’ training takes place within this setting. The program is part of Indiana Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, which includes The Fight Hub Pro Shop that sells gear and equipment for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, and Mixed Martial Arts, including gis, rashguards, board shorts, boxing gloves, MMA gloves, shin guards, dietary supplements, soaps, cleaning products, apparel, and martial arts instructional DVDs.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
Indiana Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy was established in 2000 and is described as the longest-running Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts academy in the greater Indianapolis area. The academy’s mission is to promote athleticism, health, self-control, and discipline while offering cutting-edge self-defense and sport competition training, and it states that these qualities are treated as essential for personal development. IBJJA offers a Free 30-Day Trial with a complimentary introductory lesson, and it states that visitors are always welcome, with no drop-in fees for guests, no restrictions on gis or uniforms, and all affiliations welcome.
The academy describes using a state-of-the-art single-piece tarp system on its mat to simplify cleaning and reduce dirt accumulation and tripping hazards, and it maintains cleaning routines using a Peroxide-Based Orange Cleaner on the mat, along with a rotation of other disinfectants. Indiana Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy is the official headquarters of Team James Clingerman, with affiliate academies across Indiana and in Canton, Ohio; Austinburg, Ohio; and Artesia, New Mexico, and all Team James Clingerman affiliate academies are available to all Team JC members.
The leadership team includes Joel Blanton, a 2nd Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and key instructor at IBJJA, who is a six-time IBJJF World Champion and is known for expertise in functional strength training using kettlebells, maces, sandbags, and more. Testimonials describe James Clingerman as an instructor with excellent, competition-tested Jiu-Jitsu and as an extremely knowledgeable instructor. One testimonial from a UFC veteran states that there is nobody he would want in his corner more than James. Other testimonials describe the instructors as top notch, the environment as safe, fun, and family friendly, and the gym as a place for self-defense, competition training, or a workout, with one parent noting that both he and his 9-year-old son train there and that they love the school and coaches.
Last updated May 14, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
Indiana Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy was established in 2000 and is described as the longest-running Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts academy in the greater Indianapolis area. The academy’s mission is to promote athleticism, health, self-control, and discipline while offering cutting-edge self-defense and sport competition training, and it states that these qualities are treated as essential for personal development. IBJJA offers a Free 30-Day Trial with a complimentary introductory lesson, and it states that visitors are always welcome, with no drop-in fees for guests, no restrictions on gis or uniforms, and all affiliations welcome.
The academy describes using a state-of-the-art single-piece tarp system on its mat to simplify cleaning and reduce dirt accumulation and tripping hazards, and it maintains cleaning routines using a Peroxide-Based Orange Cleaner on the mat, along with a rotation of other disinfectants. Indiana Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy is the official headquarters of Team James Clingerman, with affiliate academies across Indiana and in Canton, Ohio; Austinburg, Ohio; and Artesia, New Mexico, and all Team James Clingerman affiliate academies are available to all Team JC members.
The leadership team includes Joel Blanton, a 2nd Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and key instructor at IBJJA, who is a six-time IBJJF World Champion and is known for expertise in functional strength training using kettlebells, maces, sandbags, and more. Testimonials describe James Clingerman as an instructor with excellent, competition-tested Jiu-Jitsu and as an extremely knowledgeable instructor. One testimonial from a UFC veteran states that there is nobody he would want in his corner more than James. Other testimonials describe the instructors as top notch, the environment as safe, fun, and family friendly, and the gym as a place for self-defense, competition training, or a workout, with one parent noting that both he and his 9-year-old son train there and that they love the school and coaches.
Last updated May 14, 2026.
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