Indianapolis Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, LLC and Self-Defense

Central Indiana's 1st Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy with 21 years experience

Michigan Open NO GI (posted 4/16/2012)

After 8 years of putting on tournaments in Indiania, California, and Michigan, we are finally adding a NO GI event to our 2012 schedule. Our first NO GI tournament will be held in Michigan on April 22. For tournament details and online registration visit our tournament website at www.usabjjtournaments.com. IndyBJJ has been partnering with Master Caique in California and Warrior Way Martial Arts in Michigan on putting on three GI only tournaments each year. We hope to expand our NO GI events to Indiana and California in the future.

Jan 28th Fundraiser (posted 1/5/2012)

Carrie Jenkins the mother of two of our Indianapolis Jiu-Jitsu students is co-organizing a fundraiser for the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund has provided close to $120 million in support for the families of military personnel lost in service to our nation, and for severely wounded military personnel and veterans. These efforts are funded entirely with donations from the public, and hundreds of thousands of individuals have contributed to the Fund. Carrie’s husband Chad is currently serving in Afghanistan.

The fundraiser will be held at the Fox and Hound Bar and Grill in Carmel, IN on Saturday, January 28th from 8 – 10 pm, during the UFC on FOX broadcast. There is no admission or cover charge. Private, smoke-free rooms are reserved, so all ages are welcome. In addition to watching the fights, you will have the opportunity to take home some amazing authentic sports memorabilia. These items range from NASCAR Drivers, UFC fighters, NFL Players to professional golfers, basketball players and baseball players. These items will be given away through raffles and silent auction. The list keeps growing! Carrie’s husband has also provided some items that he flew on recent combat missions. Carrie says they will also be joined by UFC fighters Chris Lytle, Matt Mitrione and Shamar Bailey and a true American hero Josh Bleill. We hope you’ll be part of this great fundraiser to support the men and women of the armed forces and their families.

Indy BJJ New Black Belt (posted 10/2/2011)

Congratulations to Chris Keidel for receiving his Black Belt from Master Caique on Sept, 30, 2011. Chris started training jiu-jitsu in 1997 with Greg Eldred. He is a great student, instructor, and friend, and his loyality and dedication to Prof Greg Eldred and Master Caique is unmatched. Chris was promoted in a ceremony following a 2 hour seminar by Master Caique. We also gained a new Brown Belt that evening - Kim Freeman who has a great devotion to the art of jiu-jitsu. We are proud of everyone for these remarkable achievements. Click here for PHOTOS of the occasion.

Good Luck to Lucas

IndyBJJ wishes Lucas Yeazel and his family good luck on their move to Madison, WI. Lucas trained here for 6 years, and is an associate instructor. He will be greatly missed.

2012 Hoosier Open date is set

The 2012 Hooiser Open will be Saturday, June 9th. Visit our tournament website at www.usabjjtournaments.com.

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Congratulations to the following Indianapolis Jiu Jitsu students who recently received promotions:

Bryan Goossen - 2nd Stripe
Ryan Jones

Ryan Windhorst - 1st Stripe
Jeff Curiel
Rudy Guerrero
Zac Henry - 1st Stripe
Mark Kreuzman
Steven Estrada
Sibylle Bedell

Lee Rabensteine - 3rd Stripe
John Thompson - 3rd Stripe
Trent Hockersmith - 2nd Stripe
Brian Giannini - 1st Stripe
Kelli Neville - 1st Stripe
Tom DeStefano - 4th Stripe
Reid Westphal - 1st Stripe
Jake Edwards - 1st Stripe

Mason Merkel - 1st Stripe White
Nathaniel Jenkins - 2nd Stripe Yellow/White
Carlisle Wills - 1st Stripe White