Indiana Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Greenwood, Indiana

“Indiana Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy is truly something special. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the integrity, professionalism, and strong character that define this place. Coach James Clingerman is the real deal u2014 not just an exceptional instructor, but an exceptional human being. His character sets the tone for the entire academy. He leads with humility, discipline, and genuine care for every student who ”

— Brandi S. · ★★★★★

“James and Candice have been so helpful in getting our son introduced to BJJ and welcoming us to the gym! Our son loves his instructors and is excited to come to every class! Highly recommend!!”

— Rachel G. · ★★★★★

“u2b50ufe0fu2b50ufe0fu2b50ufe0fu2b50ufe0fu2b50ufe0f A Life-Changing Community of Heart and Purpose To James Clingerman and the entire IBJJA family: Thank you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being more than a gym youu2019ve been a lifeline. When I first walked through your doors in November 2023, I weighed 283.7 lbs and carried burdens far beyond the physical. Today, Iu2019m at 235 lbs and dropping, but the true transformation runs deeper. This gym reign”

— Brian A. · ★★★★★ · 2025-3-18

“Would have been 1 star but Iu2019ll give two stars only because they donu2019t charge a fee for non-member drop-ins and because Carlos and Colton were nice and asked for a roll, you guys were cool. Wasnu2019t cool sitting there for an hour during an open Matt and getting two people introducing themselves and asking for a roll. I even got turned down by one person when I asked if they wanted to roll. Also seems like you guys have”

— Alex T. · ★★☆☆☆

“Been training here since I was a kid. Love the mat culture, the caliber of people, the atmosphere, and most importantly the cleanliness. The level of knowledge from James and his coaches are unparalleled.”

— Shane B. · ★★★★★

“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 stud”

— Ashley T. · ★★★★★ · 2023-5-22

“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 th”

— Christopher P. · ★★★★★

“You can tell a lot about a place by the way they treat guests that do not benefit themu2026and 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”

— Rob B. · ★★★★★