Des Moines Jiu Jitsu Academy

The lights may be out, but these savages don't fear the dark! 🤣

No classes Monday 9/7 for Labor Day, but be sure to come in for an open roll at 11am!

Thank you for coming out for Women's Open Mat!

Always free, never a dull moment!

First you promote them to blue belt...then you make them clean the mats! Congrats to Mikey and Ashton! Os!

If you see Jack or Jordan on the mats, be sure to give them a hard time. They earned it!

Let’s go Monroe!! The most respectful savage you’ll ever meet in your life.

Let’s go take that championship brother. ✊🏼🏆

Des Moines’ own Monroe Fisher has been one of the most consistent Future Stars competitors of the Midlands era (2024 to present)

The 4x gold medalist 🥇🥇🥇🥇 has an overall record of 13-2 and has earned an official invite for The Midlands on September 12th in Des Moines!

He joins a stacked field of competitors in the Intermediate -75 lbs division that includes 4 invited athletes and is likely to draw many more during the registration period!

The Midlands is now open for registration to the public! Join the action today and save $20 at www.subspectrumbjj.com

Maddox is ready to put a stamp on this year’s season. Absolute savage.

Congrats Maddox. Keep it rolling!! 🏆✊🏼

Des Moines Jiu Jitsu’s Maddox Podraza has more victories (32) than ANY competitor (Kids or Adults) in the Midlands era (2024-present)

With 23 of his 32 wins coming by way of submission, he’s proven to be one of the most dangerous finishers at the Future Stars level.

He’s undefeated (15-0) during the 2025-2026 season and September 12th, he’ll have the opportunity to cement his legacy as The Midlands Champion 🏆

Great day for our DMJJA kids at the KC Fuji tournament. Words can’t express the pride all their coaches and families have for them.

Maddox takes gold in both Gi & No-Gi

Monroe takes bronze in Gi and followed it up with a flawless No-Gi session to take Gold

Vanessa put it all out there and had a strong performance in both Gi & No-Gi

Amazing work little ninjas. Way to represent!! ✊🏼🥋

No women's class Sunday 7/12!