Ryan Thomas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Ryan Thomas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu We specialize in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for adults and kids (age 4 & up). Our instructor, Ryan Thomas,

💪 Isometric strength, muscular endurance, and physical conditioning are all part of preparing for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a...
09/19/2026

💪 Isometric strength, muscular endurance, and physical conditioning are all part of preparing for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and they can make a huge difference during competition.

🥋 During a match, there are moments when your body needs to hold positions under tension, maintain stability, and keep responding even through intense physical effort. That’s when physical preparation, combined with consistent training on the mats, shows its importance.

🔥 In this photo, Coach Carl is competing in a situation that demands exactly that: isometric strength, control, and endurance to maintain the position and keep working.

💪 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu requires technique, but it also requires a body prepared to put that technique into action.

🥋 Not training with us yet? Come experience Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with a FREE Trial Week! Schedule yours through the link in our Stories or bio.

🥋 This week, we had another promotion at our academy, and we were so happy to see Tristan earn his gray and white belt!👏...
09/19/2026

🥋 This week, we had another promotion at our academy, and we were so happy to see Tristan earn his gray and white belt!

👏 This achievement reflects every training session, everything he has been learning, and the dedication he continues to show on the mats.

❤️ Congratulations, Tristan! It was a joy to be part of this special moment. The entire Ryan Thomas BJJ family is very proud of you!

🥋 Sometimes courage looks like standing in front of someone bigger than you and realizing you’re ready to try.In Brazili...
09/17/2026

🥋 Sometimes courage looks like standing in front of someone bigger than you and realizing you’re ready to try.

In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kids learn that size doesn’t have to determine confidence. Technique, timing, attention, and the courage to keep trying can change everything that happens on the mats.

💪 And that lesson reaches far beyond training. Little by little, children discover that a challenge can look big without being bigger than their willingness to face it.

At Ryan Thomas BJJ, we love watching that confidence grow, one class, one technique, and one challenge at a time.

🥋 Ready to see what Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can do for your child? Schedule your FREE Trial Week through the link in our Stories or bio and come train with us!

🥋 Our training week starts by celebrating four special promotions from last weekEmma, Maddison, Leilani, and Jonalle ear...
09/15/2026

🥋 Our training week starts by celebrating four special promotions from last week

Emma, Maddison, Leilani, and Jonalle earned their new ranks, marking another important chapter in everything they’ve been building on the mats.

Behind each promotion are countless classes, challenges, lessons, small victories, and those moments when something that once felt difficult finally starts to click. That’s what makes watching our kids grow through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu so rewarding.

❤️ Emma, Maddison, Leilani, and Jonalle, your Ryan Thomas BJJ family is incredibly proud of you. Congratulations, girls! We can’t wait to see what you accomplish next.

09/12/2026

🥋 KIDS CAN LEARN BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU WITH REAL TECHNIQUE TOO

👧 Teaching children requires a different way of communicating Jiu-Jitsu. The details still matter, but they need to be taught in a way kids can understand, try, and put into practice.

🏆 At Ryan Thomas BJJ, our young students have the opportunity to learn from Professor Ryan Thomas, an experienced competitor who brings not only the technical knowledge he has built through years on the mats and in competition, but also the expertise to teach that Jiu-Jitsu to children.

❤️ And that’s exactly what we see in this Reel: technique being worked on through the details, but taught in a language young students can understand as they take their first steps in the sport.

📲 Give your child the opportunity to start learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu early and build a strong technical foundation. Schedule a FREE Trial Week at Ryan Thomas BJJ through the link in our Stories or bio.

🥋 IN JIU-JITSU, RESPECT IS ALSO LEARNED ON THE MATS🤝 A handshake may seem like a simple gesture, but in Brazilian Jiu-Ji...
09/11/2026

🥋 IN JIU-JITSU, RESPECT IS ALSO LEARNED ON THE MATS

🤝 A handshake may seem like a simple gesture, but in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, it says a lot. It’s a way of acknowledging and respecting the person who is there sharing the training experience with you.

❤️ You can battle for positions, attempt submissions, and have an intense round. When it’s over, the person in front of you still deserves the same respect they had when the training began.

🥋 And that is passed down from generation to generation on the mats. Kids, teens, and adults learn that intensity and respect can exist in exactly the same space.

📲 Come experience this culture on the mats. Schedule your FREE Trial Week at Ryan Thomas BJJ through the link in our Stories or bio.





🥋 WHO SAID EVERY TRAINING SESSION HAS TO BE SERIOUS?😄 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu requires focus, technique, effort, and plenty ...
09/11/2026

🥋 WHO SAID EVERY TRAINING SESSION HAS TO BE SERIOUS?

😄 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu requires focus, technique, effort, and plenty of repetition. But none of that means you have to spend the entire class with a serious face.

🤝 Training is also about sharing the mats with others, testing what you’ve learned, taking on challenges, and enjoying those moments when something during training ends in a good laugh.

❤️ Maybe that’s one of the reasons so many people fall in love with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: you’re learning and improving, while also being part of an environment where you genuinely enjoy spending your time.

📲 Come discover what it’s like to train with us. Schedule your FREE Trial Week at Ryan Thomas BJJ through the link in our Stories or bio.

🤝 WHAT CAN KIDS LEARN WHEN THEY HAVE TO WORK TOGETHER?🥋 A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids Class isn’t always about one child wo...
09/10/2026

🤝 WHAT CAN KIDS LEARN WHEN THEY HAVE TO WORK TOGETHER?

🥋 A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids Class isn’t always about one child working against another. There are also moments when kids interact, cooperate, and learn how to participate in an activity together.

👧👦 On the mats, children have opportunities to communicate, understand their role, work alongside their teammates, and discover that sometimes reaching a goal requires more than individual effort.

❤️ And that’s an important lesson for kids: knowing how to be part of a team, contribute, and work with others is a skill they can carry far beyond the mats.

📲 Give your child the opportunity to experience everything a Kids Class can offer. Schedule a FREE Trial Week at Ryan Thomas Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.





🥋 WOULD YOUR DAUGHTER KNOW WHAT TO DO AGAINST SOMEONE BIGGER OR STRONGER?👧 In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, girls learn from an e...
09/09/2026

🥋 WOULD YOUR DAUGHTER KNOW WHAT TO DO AGAINST SOMEONE BIGGER OR STRONGER?

👧 In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, girls learn from an early age that they won’t always be able to rely on physical strength. That’s why they develop technique, positioning, balance, control, and ways to respond when they find themselves at a disadvantage.

🥋 Training with different partners allows them to practice these skills in a safe and supervised environment, learning firsthand how to use what they’ve been taught.

💗 For parents, there’s something especially important about that: knowing their daughter is developing real self-defense skills while she’s still young.

📲 Give her the opportunity to experience it for herself. Schedule a FREE Trial Week at Ryan Thomas Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.





🥋 BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU COULD BE THE HOBBY THAT’S MISSING FROM YOUR ROUTINE⏰ When was the last time you set aside a few ho...
09/04/2026

🥋 BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU COULD BE THE HOBBY THAT’S MISSING FROM YOUR ROUTINE

⏰ When was the last time you set aside a few hours of your week to do something simply because you enjoy it? In adult life, work, family, and responsibilities can quickly take up every available space in your schedule.

❤️ Having a hobby also means having something to look forward to during the week. That time that’s yours, when you meet other people, get moving, learn, and step away from your usual routine to do something different.

🥋 And maybe that’s exactly why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu appeals to so many adults. You start because you want to try something new, and before you know it, you’re looking forward to the next class, the next technique, and another day on the mats.

📲 Want to find out if Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu could become your new hobby? Schedule your FREE Trial Week at Ryan Thomas BJJ through the link in our Stories or bio.





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35 N Vermillion Street
Danville, IL
61832

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 7pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 5pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 11:30am - 1pm

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+12173041026

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