Jiu Jitsu

"If you want to be a lion, you must train with lions."

- Master Carlson Gracie Sr., Red Belt

"...father of modern BJJ and MMA."

- Robert Drysdale, author of The Rise and Evolution of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Carlson Gracie Jr.

Carlson Gracie Jr., my Sensei Coral Belt, and Professor Daniel Wanderly 4th degree Carlson Gracie Black Belt
Brad Boldig

Brad Boldig, one-armed killer. Showing off his Champion ring and medals!
Dr. Ben Schails

Dr. Ben Schails bringing home the Gold at International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships in Chicago Open May 2025 and silver in Grappling Industries June 2024!
Arena 365

A partnership was born with Arena 365, our neighbors.
Donovan Vigue , Allyn Nactoee, Dr. Ben Schais

Donovan Vigue for triple Gold, Allyn Nactoee for Gold and bronze and Dr. Ben Schais for the silver!! Oooosss!!!
Allyn Nacotee

Allyn Nacotee and his kids.
Back in the Day

J-Sect Jiu Jitsu Vegas days in the late 90's with John Lewis, Robert Drysdale, BJ Penn, and the inventor of the Peruvian neck tie Tony Desouza.
Cyborg

Seminar with Cyborg!
Rickson Gracie

Tutelage from world-famous Rickson Gracie.
Steve Colón
Gordan Ryan

Seminar with the best Brazillian Jiu Jitsu plyer in the world: Gordan Ryan.

Notable competition wins

Raul Beltran

Chicago Submission | Gold

Indiana State Championship | Gold

Ricco Rodriguez RCJ Machado Championship: Middleweight | Gold

Absolute | Gold

National Championship | Gold

NAGA Championship Belt

Fugi Northern Illinois | Silver

Kids Program

A recent study of hundreds of boys compared kids who practiced Jiu Jitsu to those who did not. The study found that the children who did Jiu Jitsu for just 1-3 days a week, for an average of 45 minutes per session, showed a significant increase in their self-control compared to their peers. They were better able to concentrate and displayed strong "inhibitory control." In a world filled with tablets, phones, social media, and nonstop electronics, Jiu Jitsu is an invaluable tool for building discipline, respect, character, and the ability to protect themselves from bullies. The study also suggests that the more discipline children have, the more successful they will be. Practicing Jiu Jitsu can transform children into adults who will become valuable and productive citizens of Shawano.