Indiana Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

This is a wonderful school, the instructors are very patient and passionate about the block of instruction that they are teaching as it pertains to physical fitness and self defense. The entire staff is extremely family oriented, I really wish I didn't get so busy with work because I really enjoyed my time at the academy. I highly recommend that if you or anyone that you know who is interested in the sport, attend this academy. I have a few more months until I am scheduled to PCS to another location, and I can honestly say that everyone who I met will truly be missed.

You can tell a lot about a place by the way they treat guests that do not benefit them…and with that being said, this is an amazing BJJ academy. I was traveling for work and wanted a place to train while out of town. Found this place and from the website alone, I could tell this was going to be a great experience with how welcoming they are with visitors. They did not disappoint. Went to the 6 AM class and was taught by Coach Kyle. The whole time I legitimately felt like I was part of the team. He was very welcoming and took the time to help me understand the drills and gave me great feedback to help me better my game. The rolls were great too. At no point did I feel like anyone had an ego and was out to hurt me. Everyone trained hard and safely. I went back in the evening to purchase some merch and thank the staff for allowing me to train. Candice reached out to me and made sure I enjoyed the class and was super helpful with assisting me with getting some rash guards. Met Professor James and he was about as nice as and as humble as they come. Everyone was awesome. Lastly, their merchandise they sell seems to be top notch and high quality. This is my new Indianapolis home away from home. Hope I can return in the future and train some more.

Great group of people and the facility is quite amazing. Tons of mat space, locker rooms, showers, etc. If you live in the area, I would highly recommend you give them a try. If you’re traveling and need a place to train, this is a perfect spot to land. Clean, safe, and friendly place. Finding a BJJ gym while traveling can always be an ordeal. Indiana BJJ Academy is one of those places that make this easy. If you go to the website, you will see a link labeled “Welcome Visitors”. Drop ins can train without the typical drop in fee when visiting from out of town, which is becoming more and more rare nowadays. The head coach, Coach Clingerman runs a great academy. While he is obviously extremely knowledgeable in BJJ, he is extremely personable and fun to train with. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that the students he has there are very welcoming of a drop in (me in this case). Thanks to my training partners today for being open to train with a visitor, and to Candace who did a lot of the behind the scenes work to allow me to visit. Thanks again to everyone for the hospitality and a great training session. I gave Coach Clingerman a review previously, but it did not transfer from his older location (Endurance BJJ). It was two years ago, but I will attach it so you can see this is their normal. *****from June 2022***** This academy is a 100% class act. Here was my experience. I traveled to Indianapolis to visit family for the week. Like many others, I don’t like to have a zero activity week, even while on vacation. I also find that if I have no BJJ days, my first day back (after just a week) is absolutely miserably painful. I looked for BJJ locations near my family’s home, and found Endurance BJJ just 10 or so minutes away. When I looked them up online, I saw something that I haven’t seen before...a section addressing visitors labeled “Welcome Visitors”. I contacted Endurance BJJ and received an immediate response from Candace. She was able to get me setup and answered several questions. There was no mat fee, and they were fine with me wearing my Gi from my home academy. She told me that Coach Clingerman would be expecting me. I arrived at the date and time I found convenient for the hectic family schedule we had (I only had time for one training date). Coach Clingerman knew I was coming and remembered where I was from. He showed me around the gym and a few rules they all followed. Once changed, I headed to the mat and started to meet some of Coach Clingerman’s students. To say that Coach Clingerman and his students were gracious hosts is an understatement. I had a great time and got to drill and roll with some amazing people. Coach Clingerman is a fantastic instructor, and his academy would be my choice if I lived in the area. I would highly recommend Endurance BJJ for your home academy if you’re local. If you’re traveling and need a spot to get in a good BJJ session, you should call and stop by. Thank you for the hospitality and great experience.

Our family knew we wanted to be a part of IBJJA before we even stepped foot in the school. We did an extensive amount of research as we were looking for a very specific school. Honestly, we were looking for the best in Indy. And what we found at IBJJA exceeded all expectations -- facility, coaches, curriculum, cleanliness...all of it. We signed up before my husband even finished his first class. They treat their students and families with respect and kindness -- making them know they matter...and are not simply another dollar sign each month. Trust me, in this industry, there are many schools that do just that. Our son has also been accepted with open arms and has watched classes since he was a couple months old and now even gets some training in (age 4). Everyone knows him by name and truly treats him as one of their own. If he's not there, they always ask where he's at and when he'll be back. Like I said, everyone matters here. I could not ask for a better BJJ school for my son to grow up in -- and the fact he gets to learn at the same school as his father is icing on the cake. If you're looking for a top notch BJJ school, you've found it in Indiana Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and all their coaches/staff. Professor James Clingerman is truly one of the best instructors I've ever seen in the industry. 10/10 will ALWAYS recommend.

Top notch instructors. No better place around in the local area to advance your skills or start your martial arts journey. Friendly people and staff. Safe environment.