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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.

DISCOVER BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU ON A WHOLE NEW LEVEL.

LEARN CLASSIC AND INNOVATIVE BJJ TECHNIQUES FROM ONLY THE BEST

1.

CHALLENGING AND DYNAMIC CLASSES

THAT STRENGTHEN THE BODY AND MIND

2.

UNIQUE AND ACTION-PACKED WORKOUTS

TO HELP YOU GET FIT, BUILD MUSCLE, AND BOOST METABOLISM

3.

WELL-STRUCTURED BJJ PROGRAMS

THAT SUIT YOUR NEEDS AND PREFERENCES

4.

PERSONALIZED TRAINING FEEDBACK

TO ENHANCE YOUR PERFORMANCE AND CONFIDENCE

5.

TOPNOTCH and SUPPORTIVE BJJ INSTRUCTORS

WHOSE MAIN GOAL IS TO SEE YOU THRIVE

SIGN UP TODAY TO BEGIN YOUR GLADIATOR JOURNEY.

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LIFELONG FITNESS HABITS & CHOICES

2.

PRACTICAL SELF-DEFENSE SKILLS AND STRATEGIES

3.

REVITALIZED AND FOCUSED WELL-BEING
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