Fort Payne Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense

09/08/2026

We had a great Labor Day open mat with Backyard Kickboxing & Jiu Jitsu - BKJJ last night. Thanks to everyone who came out. If you missed it, find you a place to train and step on the mat. You won’t regret it.

09/06/2026

If you live in the Dekalb County or nearby areas and you’ve been thinking about starting jiu jitsu, tomorrow night is a great time to check out 2 local schools in one night. We’re having a combined open mat with Backyard Kickboxing & Jiu Jitsu - BKJJ tomorrow night at 6:00 at 4400 Williams Avenue NE, Fort Payne, AL 35978.

08/07/2026

Remember that school starts back this week. With our proximity to the schools, be especially mindful of possible increases in bus and car traffic.

07/29/2026

Micah is a great guy and has earned this spot at Pans. If you’re interested in competing, go help him out. Get some comp experience and meet some great grapplers

Help our own Micah Goulart get to Pans at our King of the Mat tournament this weekend! Multiple divisions, and the winner of each gets half the pot! Click below to register.

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07/28/2026

Reminder for those who were not in class:

We will no longer have our 5:30pm kids class starting today.

07/28/2026

07/21/2026

"It doesn't look good, boys and girls." https://buff.ly/fywBDsE

06/17/2026

We’re excited to be co-hosting this event with Backyard Kickboxing and Jiu Jitsu. What other sport can you have everyone from young athletes with a dream and old hobbyists share a mat with a legend?