Savage Citizen is a place where discipline guides growth. We focus on progress that’s steady and meaningful.
Our approach to Jiu Jitsu is structured and intentional, helping individuals refine their technique and build resilience.
Training days at Savage Citizen.
Solid fundamentals, awesome rolls.
Huge congratulations to Coach Zach on achieving his brown belt!
Well earned!
04/26/2026
Today was a fantastic day at Savage Citizen. Day 3 of the spring seminar series focused on De La Riva and Spider guards with mind blowing details that everyone will be able to use and make improvements in their game.
Thank you to Rodrigo for coming to Omaha and providing a great example of excellence in the art. Thank you to Legacy BJJ for partnering with us to make the seminar a success.
Professional photo work by Nick from .
03/28/2026
Thanks to the team turning out for tonight! A fun and entertaining night of fights.
A special thanks to Scott for hosting the event so we could all hang out together.
03/03/2026
Professor Rodrigo Vaghi returns to Omaha this spring g for his seminar series. Come learn from the source; Rodrigo is a sixth degree black belt under Rickson Gracie and will be sharing his knowledge over three sessions:
April 24th at 5:30pm (NoGi) at Savage Citizen
April 25th at 10am (Gi) at Legacy
April 26th at 9:30am (Gi) wt Savage Citizen
Check out the link in our bio to register today. Vaghi team members can receive their discount code through their coaches.
NoGi training Thursday thru Saturday!
NoGi classes Thursday through Saturday at Savage Citizen. Even for Gi focused athletes, NoGi provides different challenges that expand your game.
NoGi Core Concepts:
Thursday 11:30am and 5:30pm
Saturday 10am
NoGi HIIT Classes:
Thursday 5:30pm
Friday 11:30am
NoGi Competition Trainining:
Saturday 11am
Options to support any of your training goals. See you soon on the mats!
Starting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu isn’t easy.
The first few classes? They’re humbling.
You’re learning to move in ways that feel awkward, gasping for breath, trying to remember a dozen tiny details while someone’s trying to choke you.
But that’s where the growth happens.
Every tap, every mistake—it’s teaching you something.
You start noticing progress you didn’t expect…
better focus, more patience, more confidence in who you are both on and off the mats.
Over time, you realize BJJ isn’t just about fighting others—it’s about mastering yourself.
The discipline, the resilience, the humility… they start shaping your mindset far beyond training.
It’s not an easy path, but if you stay consistent, it’ll change more than just your fitness.
it can change your life.
01/25/2026
Congratulations to the newest class of Vaghi blue belt test graduates:
James, Andy, Joel, Jackson, and Chaz showed the heart and determination expected of every Rodrigo Vaghi blue belt.
Thank you to everyone who came out to help with the test and to celebrate their achievement.
Training day @ Savage Citizen Jiu Jitsu Academy