Saline Jiu-Jitsu

A PACKED Wednesday crew putting in the good work tonight. GREAT WORK, EVERYONE! 🔥

Every person in this picture has helped make Saline Jiu-Jitsu the place it is today, and as a coach, that's the fuel that keeps this dream alive!

Proud of this crew, and where they're headed. 💪🥋

(Coach not pictured because somebody had to snap the photo...) 😂

🧘 We are pleased to announce the official launch of our full Inner Peace Yoga (IPY) class schedule! 🧘

The response to our pilot program has exceeded all of our expectations. We have been incredibly grateful for the enthusiasm, encouragement, and positive feedback from everyone who has stepped onto the mat with us.

Thank you for bringing such wonderful energy to each class... and only a little bit of stretching-related groaning. 😉

Because of your amazing support, we’re excited to announce our full weekly class schedule beginning Monday, August 3rd!

🧘 Inner Peace Yoga Class Schedule

Monday
🕢 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Wednesday
🕢 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Saturday
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

🌿 Joining Inner Peace Yoga
🥋 Saline Jiu-Jitsu Members

Yoga is offered as an additional benefit of your SJJ membership. We simply ask that members make a donation when attending class. Your generosity helps support our instructor and allows us to continue growing this program.

🧘 Community Members
For those who are not SJJ members, Inner Peace Yoga is available through:

• $100/month membership
• No contracts
• No enrollment fees
• $20 drop-in option available

If you would like to try a class starting next month, please book a session at www.salinejiujitsu.com/schedule

For membership information please contact us at www.salinejiujitsu.com/contact-us

Whether you’re looking to improve flexibility, recover from training, reduce stress, or simply take time for yourself, we’d love to have you join us.

Thank you for helping make Inner Peace Yoga such a wonderful addition to the Saline Jiu-Jitsu community. We look forward to seeing both familiar and new faces as we continue to grow together.

Namaste, and we’ll see you on the mat! 🧘

SJJ has another BLUE BELT!!!!!!!! Today, Malachi Zehnder earned his promotion to blue!
Malachi's skills on the mat have evolved tremendously since the first day he walked onto the mats at Saline Jiu-Jitsu. His work ethic, attitude, and technical ability have grown with every class, and it's been a privilege to watch that development.

What stands out most is the respect he has earned from everyone he trains with. He's the kind of teammate who makes the room better simply by being in it, and that matters just as much as what happens during a roll.

There are no shortcuts to a meaningful promotion. A blue belt should represent skill, consistency, character, humility and the ability to carry yourself well both on and off the mats. Malachi has demonstrated those qualities over and over again.

Congratulations, Malachi. You earned every bit of this. Wear that blue belt with pride. but remember, this is only the beginning! 🥋💙 💯 🔥

What an amazing day at Saline Jiu-Jitsu!
Today we promoted two new blue belts who have worked incredibly hard to earn this moment: Nate Lunsford and John-Mark Zehnder!!!!

These two have shown exceptional commitment to their training. They've both spent countless hours repping, refining, learning, and working. They're outstanding training partners who are invested not only in their own progress, but in the success and growth of everyone around them. They have pushed through challenges, stayed consistent, and earned every bit of what happened today.

As a coach—and as a person—one of the greatest privileges I've experienced is watching people discover in themselves and what they're truly capable of through this art we call Jiu-Jitsu.

Congratulations, you two. I can say with complete confidence that you represent Saline Jiu-Jitsu, the art, and yourselves in a way that makes me incredibly proud.

Keep rolling, boys. This is not the finish line—it's the beginning. The road ahead is endless, and it's paved with possibility, growth, and countless opportunities to become even better than you are today.

🥋💙

🌿 Inner Peace Yoga is Live! 🌿

Our very first class was a wonderful success, and Yev did an amazing job creating a welcoming, relaxing environment for everyone who attended. Our first participants did great and we're looking forward to seeing more people join us and take advantage of this opportunity.

Inner Peace Yoga is open to everyone—not just Saline Jiu-Jitsu members. Whether you're brand new to yoga or have years of experience, you're welcome to join us.

If you're looking to improve flexibility, reduce stress, recover from workouts, or simply take some time for yourself, we'd love to have you on the mat.

✨ Your first 30 days are completely FREE!

If you're interested in joining us, send me a DM and I'll get you all the details. We hope to see you soon!

📣 🥳 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!! 🥳 📣

Saline Jiu-Jitsu is excited to introduce Inner Peace Yoga, led by Yev Dombrovska.

Whether you're a jiu-jitsu practitioner looking to improve mobility and recovery, an athlete wanting better movement and balance, or simply someone interested in feeling and moving better, this program is designed to be welcoming, practical, and beginner-friendly.

To gauge community interest, we're launching a FREE 30-Day Pilot Program open to all Saline Jiu-Jitsu members, as well as their friends and family.

The pilot program will be limited, and we're currently looking to fill a few more spots before announcing our official launch date.

If you're interested in joining us, send Coach Matt or Yev a DM and we'll add you to the list.

We're excited to bring another great program to the Saline Jiu-Jitsu community and help more people improve their movement, recovery, flexibility, and overall well-being.

🚨 STRIPE ALERT 🚨

Congratulations to Jasmin Busch on earning her first stripe and Malachi Zehnder on earning his 4th stripe!

Different milestones, same commitment. Both have put in the time, effort, and consistency required to keep moving forward on the mats, and it shows.

A special shout-out to Eddie on earning his first stripe as well! (Not pictured.)

These stripes represent more than just time spent training. They reflect perseverance, a willingness to learn, and the decision to keep showing up even on the days when progress feels slow. That's how growth happens.

We're proud to have all three of these students as part of the Saline Jiu-Jitsu team.

Keep showing up. Keep learning. Keep growing. 🥋👊

🔥 Congratulations to Our New 4-Stripe White Belts! 🔥

Please join me in congratulating these two gentlemen on earning their 4th stripe on their white belts at Saline Jiu-Jitsu.

Stripes are not given for simply showing up. They represent time on the mats, consistent effort, perseverance through challenges, and a willingness to keep learning when things don't go your way.

Nate Lunsford and John-Mark Zehnder have put in the work, supported their teammates, and continued to improve their jiu-jitsu one class at a time. Their progress is a reflection of dedication, humility, and the understanding that mastery is built through countless small steps, endless reps, and a growth mindset.

The journey from white belt to blue belt is often the hardest in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Every stripe earned along the way is a milestone worth celebrating.

Congratulations, gentlemen. Keep showing up, keep learning, and keep moving forward. You both know what it takes. The next chapter is getting closer!

🥋👏

Big shout out to Wes who earned his first stripe this week!

Wes shows up with a great attitude every class, works hard, and is always eager to learn. You can see the progress building week by week.
Proud of you, Wes—keep it going! 👊 💯 🥋