American Grappling Academy

Congratulations to the always talented and calculating Azamat, last week’s Student of the Month!

Azamat came into AGA with great jiu-jitsu and has only continued to elevate his game. We’ve watched him find success in tournaments, understanding his game more and more and grabbing kimura after kimura.

We’re proud of his jiu-jitsu and everything he’s accomplished, but even more than that, he’s a great teammate and a wonderful student. We’re happy to give him some well-deserved recognition!

Don’t take jiu-jitsu too seriously.

Train hard, compete, try to get better, but remember you’re supposed to enjoy this too.

Jiu-jitsu is something you should want to do for the rest of your life. You don’t have to be in a rush all the time. It’s easy to put too much pressure on yourself and eventually burn out.

The kids are actually really good at this. They train hard, compete hard, and then they’re right back to laughing and having fun with their friends.

Train hard. Have fun. Keep showing up.

AGA is closed for Labor Day. Enjoy the holiday.

Jiu-jitsu is just better with friends and family.

Training together, getting better together and having fun along the way.

That’s what we love about AGA. Good training, good people and a place where the whole family is welcome.

Congratulations to our AGA Student of the Month, Christopher!

Christopher has really started to come into his own with his jiu jitsu. He pays attention to the details when we’re drilling and you can tell he’s thinking about how the techniques fit into his game, not just going through the motions.

That has helped him start developing a game that is his own. Whether he’s rolling in class or competing, Christopher usually has something he’s trying to get to and a goal he’s shooting for. It’s been great watching him become more confident in his jiu jitsu and figure out what works for him.

He also knows when it’s time to work and when it’s time to have fun. When we’re training he can buckle down and put in the effort, but when it’s time to play he has no problem letting loose with his teammates. We think both are important.

Christopher is a great kid to have in the room and we’re excited to see where he takes his jiu jitsu from here.

Congratulations, Christopher! Keep up the hard work.

Day 3 of Bring a Friend Week!

Tonight is Gi Day. Grab a friend, throw on the gi, and come get some rounds in with us. Nothing better than training with good people.

See you on the mats!

Student Spotlight: Joe

Joe has been training with us at AGA since 2022, and one of the biggest things that stands out about him is his consistency. Week after week, you can count on seeing him in our 11am class twice a week, putting in the work and continuing to improve.

Joe was dangerous from the beginning and had success competing as a white belt. Since earning his blue belt, though, he’s taken his jiu-jitsu to another level. He’s tenacious, smart, more confident in his game, and knows what he’s looking for when he rolls. That has carried over into competition, where he’s continued to have success at blue belt.

What I appreciate about Joe is that his progress comes from simply putting in the work. He shows up, pays attention, trains hard, and keeps adding to his game. That kind of consistency over the years adds up, and you can see it every time he trains or competes.

One of the coolest parts is that jiu-jitsu is something Joe gets to share with his whole family. His wife Chana trains along with their two sons, James and Jacob. Having an entire family on the mats together is pretty special, and we’re lucky to have all four of them as part of AGA.

Joe’s dedication shines through, and it’s been awesome watching his progression over the years. Keep putting in the work, Joe. There’s a lot more to come.

Training is always better with people you care about.

Bring a Friend Week starts today at AGA. Bring your friends, your family, your coworkers, whoever you’ve been trying to get on the mats.

Some of the best memories you’ll make training aren’t from winning tournaments or getting a new belt. They’re from the people you get to share the mats with.

Come train with us this week and bring someone along for the ride.

One of the best parts of jiu jitsu is getting to train with your family.

We have a lot of parents who train in our adult classes while their kids are coming up through the kids program, and I always think about how cool that has to be. You’re learning the same sport, going through the same struggles and getting to watch each other get better.

Your kids are going to remember those nights at the gym with you. The tournaments, the hard practices, the laughs and all the little moments in between.

Pretty cool way to grow up together.

Student of the Week: Khloe

Khloe exemplifies what it means to be a true AGA athlete and teammate. She’s talented, works hard, helps her teammates when they need it, and never looks for an excuse when the work gets tough.

She listens, puts her head down, and does what’s needed to keep getting better. That combination of talent, work ethic, and being a great teammate is exactly what we want representing AGA.

Great job Khloe. Keep it up!