06/10/2026
Welcome M. Ransom Backus !
Ransom is a black belt and has been training jiu jitsu for 20 years. He is due for his first degree later this year. Ransomβs instruction focuses on the fundamentals of connection and control which are so often overlooked in our art. In his classes you can expect to focus on jiu jitsu principals that can be carried into sport as well as real world self defense situations.
Ransom is also a full time tattooer running his 2 studios Ransom Tattoo Gallery in Ballston Spa & Shark Tooth Tattoo in Saratoga.
05/22/2026
π¦πΊπΈ MEMORIAL DAY OPEN MAT πΊπΈπ¦
Join us Monday at Clifton Park Submission Academy for a Memorial Day open mat
π 10 AM Open Mat
πͺ Followed by the Murph
πΊπΈ Group Murph completed in honor of our fallen military members
Open to all academies and all skill levels. Come train, get good work in, and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Murph:
β’ 1 Mile Run
β’ 100 Pull-Ups
β’ 200 Push-Ups
β’ 300 Air Squats
β’ 1 Mile Run
π Clifton Park Submission Academy
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04/28/2026
Spring/ Summer schedule is now in effect.
Expanded class offerings across mornings, midday, evenings, and weekends.
Open mats are free. Open to all academies and all skill levels.
Contact us to get started or drop in and train with us!
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04/16/2026
.robles
Dead Serious 135 lb Champion
Cage Wars 135 lb Champion
Amateur record 4-0
BJJ Purple Belt
03/01/2026
June 27th
10:00 AM
Clifton Park Submission Academy
Weβre bringing in one of the most technical submission grapplers in the game. Jon Calestine is known for his aggressive, submission-first style and elite leg lock systems. If you want to sharpen your no-gi, tighten up your finishing ability, and learn high-percentage details that translate immediately, this is one you donβt miss.
Spots will fill fast. Lock yours in early. DM to reserve.
ACCOLADES
β’ EBI 15 Champion (2018)
β’ Onnit Invitational 4 Champion (2017)
β’ Sapateiro Invitational 9 Champion (2017)
β’ Finishers 3 Sub-Only Champion (2017)