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Our story
ATTAIN YOUR HIGHEST POTENTIAL WITH US.
Come as you are
Here at Gladiador Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy, we are passionate about lifelong growth and character development. While we encourage bravery, strength, and determination, we also value respect and kindness towards everyone. For us, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is not just a physical activity; it is a commitment to choose courage, perseverance, and camaraderie towards one another.
You don't need the experience to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
WHY CHOOSE US
Our Jiu Jitsu, various martial arts, and kickboxing lessons will bring out the best in you! We will help you grow in body, mind, and well-being.
DISCOVER BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU ON A WHOLE NEW LEVEL.
LEARN CLASSIC AND INNOVATIVE BJJ TECHNIQUES FROM ONLY THE BEST
CHALLENGING AND DYNAMIC CLASSES
THAT STRENGTHEN THE BODY AND MIND
UNIQUE AND ACTION-PACKED WORKOUTS
TO HELP YOU GET FIT, BUILD MUSCLE, AND BOOST METABOLISM
WELL-STRUCTURED BJJ PROGRAMS
THAT SUIT YOUR NEEDS AND PREFERENCES
PERSONALIZED TRAINING FEEDBACK
TO ENHANCE YOUR PERFORMANCE AND CONFIDENCE
TOPNOTCH and SUPPORTIVE BJJ INSTRUCTORS
WHOSE MAIN GOAL IS TO SEE YOU THRIVE
SIGN UP TODAY TO BEGIN YOUR GLADIATOR JOURNEY.
THINGS THAT MATTER TO US
IN OUR MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL
CLASSES THAT VALUE MARTIAL ARTS EXCELLENCE
We provide a supportive and inspiring environment for our students to always aim for the best.
A POSITIVE ATTITUDE THAT KEEP THINGS FUN AND LIGHT-HEARTED
While we encourage team competition, we also value respect and camaraderie in all we do.
RESPECT AND EMPOWERMENT FOR EVERYONE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUND
Whether you have zero experience or not, we celebrate you in your journey with us.
Meet Our Team
Our Trainers
GIDEON "THE GLADIATOR" RAY
Professor GIDEON "THE GLADIATOR" RAY
- Gideon Ray is a career Martial Artist.
- He holds belts in multiple arts including a Third Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, Black Belt under Keith Hackney, and a Black Belt in Judo.
- With over 30 years experience Gideon has competed as an amateur, and professional with over 50 professional bouts in MMA contests.
- Ranging from Season 4 of the UFC reality show The Ultimate Fighter, UFC and King of the Cage Pay per view events. International Fight League (IFL), Hardcore Championship Fighting (HCF) Gatineau, Quebec, Canada, CUFF in Trinidad Tobago, Raw Power in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and many more.
- Gideon Ray has earned his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, under the tutelage of Christian Uflacker a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner, and MMA fighter who holds a black belt under Carlos Gracie Jr.
- Gideon's Fight List & Credentials:
- UFC - Ultimate Fighting Championship
- TUF - The Ultimate Fighter
- IFL - International Fighting League
- KOTC - King of the Cage
- XFO - Xtreme Fighting Organization
- CUFF - Caribbean Ultimate Fist Fighting (Trinidad/Tobago)
- Raw Power MMA - (Bahrain, Saudi Arabia)
- Flawless FC
- Wreck MMA
- Hoosier FC
- SuperFights MMA
- WC - Warriors Collide
- HCF - Hardcore Championship Fighting (Canada)
- TFC - Total Fight Challenge
- ECC - Extreme Cage Combat
- EFC - Extreme Fighting Challenge
- SMA - Shootfighting Martial Arts
- Combat-Do Fighting Challenge
- IHC - Ironheart Crown
- Shooto Midwest Fighting
- FCC - Freestyle Combat Challenge
- TCC Total Combat Challenge
- AND CURRENTLY A RODEO COMPETITOR
PROFESSORA AMANDA
pROFESSORA amanda
- The 11th Female Jiu Jitsu Black belt in the state of Illinois
- Currently holds a 1st degree black belt in BJJ
- Green belt in Judo
- Trained in various combat sports for over 20 years.
- Has been competitive in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Kickboxing competitions.
- Has over 20 years experience training children in self defense
PROFESSOR ERIC
First degree BJJ BLACK BELT Instructor of Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Classes