The Indiana Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Specialties

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Free 1 Hour Private Lesson

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You get all of this on your first visit!

We are the longest running Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Academy in Central Indiana. We have programs for everyone from Children and Housewives to Professional Cage Fighters. We offer a wide area of Martial Arts training including — Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Wrestling and Mixed Martial Arts. We also offer group classes in Combat Conditioning, Zumba, 30 Minute Bootcamps, and more!

Give us a call at 317−946−9447 to set up your appointment today! Or register at www​.Fight​HubHQ​.com and one of our MMA Consultants will get back with you right away!

History

Established in 2000.

Master Coach James Clingerman started training in Martial Arts at the age of 13. He began with a traditional martial arts background and quickly moved on to Japanese Ju Jitsu and Judo. By 18, Coach Clingerman began his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu journey under the Gracie’s. In 2000 the first IBJJA opened in Franklin, IN. It was only a couple weeks after James had been shot in the head by a random guy in Castleton. James’ dedication and love for the sport and the school really showed when he attended that grand opening. Knowing how short life really can be, James works diligently every day to give his students the best training atmosphere and instruction. His passion for the sport is why Team James Clingerman is the most decorated Team in Indiana. We have grown a great deal since 2000, and have big plans to continue our growth. We hope that you will grow with us. Come be a part of our team, of our family.

Meet the Business Owner

James C.

Business Owner

James got his start in Martial arts at the age of 13, when he began studying Karate. Not being satisfied with the effectiveness of the art, he began studying many forms including Japanese JuJutsu, Judo, Kickboxing and Jeet-​Kune-​Do.

After Experiencing Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu for the first time in 1997, James fell in love with the art and came to realize that due to it’s effectiveness, it was the one most suitable for him. Since then, James has become a diligent student of BJJ.

Along with holding a Black Belt in BJJ under Mario Roberto, James also holds a Brown Belt in Judo, under 7^th Dan Virgil Bowles and has practiced Boxing & Muay Thai with former Heavyweight Champ Scott Sullivan, Striker’s Journal Creator, Chris Papandria, and MMA standouts Julie Kedzie and Darrell Smith, to name a few.

James has had well over 200 combined competitive matches in BJJ, Judo, Submission Grappling and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).He is constantly adding to his already impressive list of tournament wins.