Rogue Scholars

Rogue Scholars

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Focused, raw, and unapologetically practical: we return proven warrior skills to modern nonconformists.

Our training blends historical techniques with contemporary MMA so students can handle real threats decisively.

01/08/2026

A few snapshots from an action packed week one of 2026 - and we are just getting warmed up! 💥

12/16/2025

The tradition continues! First hole in the wall courtesy of these two

12/14/2025

Class starts at 11 am today - Kalari, known as the mother of martial arts, is one of the most ancient known arts. Sila refers to the primal, animalistic martial arts of Indonesia. Fused into a yogic practice like no other, find out what Sila Kalari yoga can unleash in you.

12/14/2025

Our Intro to Grappling class has begun! Join John Hertlein, 30+ years experience, instructor to MMA & world champions as he builds skill from the ground up. How to maneuver on the ground is a key skill everyone needs - not just martial artists & athletes. We draw from years of experience in the cage & ring to distill ground fighting arts into their most essential form, not for competition, but for life. Control, adaptability, efficiency - all tested against reality

12/14/2025

We are currently accepting students to our Intro to Rogue Martial Arts Class. This class reunites sport arts with banned techniques. Rogue Martial Arts combines older, fringe arts with the delivery methods and intensity of MMA, using studied openings to deliver the unexpected, effectively. It’s arming our community against violence, while training for life-long health and vitality. This class is open to all levels of experience. Mon/ Wed at 7PM.

I Learned BJJ For Self-Defense. I Was Wrong 12/01/2025

This is a very well done video- one that covers things we’ve been talking about for years. It gives a great background for some of the reasons “why” we take the approach to training that we do.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PV_oM0MqxVM&fbclid=IwVERDUAOain1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeywz48r0EkRIGeC9rXErXlSzWL7P5V5gIsC_ytj8pTp6Axen6Y56gb4pyxb4_aem_rVNh2GWSDSoI9EAXck-gpA

I Learned BJJ For Self-Defense. I Was Wrong Does BJJ actually work for self-defense? I analyzed FBI crime statistics, 300+ street fights, and 30 years of UFC data—and what the research shows about Braz...

Photos from Rogue Scholars's post 11/26/2025

Week 3 of the first camp at the Rig is underway! We have been having a killer time with our Seamless Integration curriculum and the rapid, high-level results it is producing. These photos really don't do the training justice - wait until you see the videos 😎

11/20/2025

Current schedule: More to come!

⚡️The M/W at 7 is open to beginners or anyone wanting to get acquainted with the foundations of the new Seamless Integration system. Drop in and check it out.

💥M/W 8-9:30 is currently closed, advanced training. The advanced class is 2 weeks into the first 6-week camp at The Rig. Camps will be a regular occurrence, and we will post more about those as they are scheduled.

🪨T/R Grappling with John Hertlein will begin Dec. 11th - no previous experience necessary.

🔥Saturday Sessions: Keep a lookout for 1-day intensives from various Rogue Scholars. These will be open to non-member alumni as well as current and new students.

🌊Sunday at 11 is Sila Kalari, a martial yoga you won't find anywhere else. Drawing heavily from Kalari, one of the oldest known martial arts, which is from India, and Sila. It draws heavily on animal movement and postures, and is not to be missed.

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The Rig/2536 Midpoint Drive
Fort Collins, CO
80525