Roll Model Grappling Academy | Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, and Judo in Greenwood, Indiana

“Roll Model Grappling Academy isn't just a place where you learn how to fight; itu2019s where you learn how to stand up for yourself. As a long-time member of this community, Iu2019ve seen firsthand how this gym transforms lives, including my own. I came here looking for skill, knowledge, and confidence, which I found in spades under the expert guidance of AJ and Risser!ud83dudc0au2122ufe0f. They, along with Sensei Alvaro and the rest of the ”

— Amanda · ★★★★★ · 2026-1-28

“u2b50ufe0fud83cudff3ufe0fu200dud83cudf08u2b50ufe0fud83cudff3ufe0fu200dud83cudf08u2b50ufe0fud83cudff3ufe0fu200dud83cudf08u2b50ufe0fud83cudff3ufe0fu200dud83cudf08u2b50ufe0f If youu2019re looking for a gym where you can roll, laugh, sweat, and still feel like you belongu2014Roll Model Grappling is it! Iu2019m a 51-year-old woman, rocking 250+ pounds and definitely not your typical u201cathlete.u201d I went in looking for exercise that would challenge me and maybe boost my confidenceu2026 and wow, did I find it. AJ (Clingerman) is equal parts welcoming, patient, and hilariousu2014like if L”

— Suzanne F. · ★★★★★ · 2025-8-27

“If you are looking for a supportive community that also helps you develop as a person, this is the gym for you. If you want top-tier BJJ instruction, this is also the gym for you. Whether you want to compete, meet new friends, or explore a new hobby, the coaches are in your corner. It's hard to put into words how much RMGA has meant to me in the short time I've been there. It's a safe space that celebrates difference”

— Elizabeth P. · ★★★★★

“RMGA is the best martial arts school I have attended! The instructors are very friendly and welcoming, and there is a strong sense of community within the school. Whether you're wanting to learn Judo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, or MMA, you will learn from world class instructors. The school is great for all ages and experience levels. If you've never rolled or trained before, you will find that everyone adapts ”

— Ethan · ★★★★★

“I have only done three classes (so far) but I absolutely love this place. I cannot imagine a more welcoming space. I have never done any kind of martial art or sport before, so I am literally starting at 0 knowledge. Coach AJ has made me feel very safe and welcomed, and everyone has been extraordinarily kind and patient with me as I learn. I am very out of my comfort zone, but I have a great time and lots of laughs (”

— Nick G. · ★★★★★

“I love this gym and the sense of community it has. I have always been a larger person, and it has made going to any type of gym a challenge as I always felt judged. That is not the case here. Thanks to this gym, I feel more in tune with my body than ever. Learning BJJ as a queer woman has been so empowering. I feel like I have better control of my reactions. The classes are wonderful, and everyone from the coaches to”

— Liz S. · ★★★★★

“Roll model grappling is a wonderful gym. The coaches genuinely care about members and will go above and beyond to meet individual needs. Finding a gym that is queer friendly is really difficult, especially in Indiana, but AJ and Risser welcomed me (and many other folks in our community) with open arms. I honestly don't even go that often, but when I'm there I feel like I've found a community where I belong...not beca”

— Emerson H. · ★★★★★

“I have trained kickboxing here since June of 2023 and BJJ since January of this year. The environment is so welcoming, and all of the coaches are wonderful! When I joined, I was at a pretty low point in life, having recently come out of a divorce, and I feel like I've found real community here. This has become one of my favorite places to be. If you're looking for a place to learn martial arts in a real environment o”

— Megan T. · ★★★★★