Effingham Jiu-Jitsu

10/26/2026

🎃🏆 CONGRATULATIONS, MARGOT & BELLA! 🏆🎃

A huge congratulations to Margot and Bella for winning this year’s Trunk or Treat Costume Contest! 👏👻 You both had amazing costumes and brought so much creativity and Halloween spirit to the event! 🧡🖤

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this year’s Trunk or Treat so much fun! We loved seeing everyone’s incredible costumes and celebrating with our ABMA Family 😄

10/23/2026

🔥 MEET COACH SANTOS! 🔥

We’re continuing our “Meet the Team” series, and today we’re excited to introduce one of our amazing coaches, Mr. Santos! 👏

Coach Santos is a Blue Belt in Jiu Jitsu and has been training a little over 3 years! Beyond the mats, he has dedicated 16 years of service to the Georgia Army National Guard, where he continues to serve as an Infantry Officer. His commitment to both martial arts and military service reflects his dedication to discipline, leadership, and helping others succeed! 💪

He teaches/assists with our JR No Gi BJJ, Team BJJ, and Adult No Gi BJJ classes, helping our students grow, stay consistent, and develop the discipline and confidence they need both on and off the mats!

Here are some fun facts about Coach Santos:
📍 Hometown: New York City! He has lived in Savannah though for the past 27 years.
💪 Three Words to Describe His Teaching Style: Disciplined, supportive, and consistent!
🇺🇸 If He Weren’t Teaching Martial Arts: He is a physical therapist and serving as an Infantry Officer in the military!
❤️ Something on His Bucket List: Watching his children grow up and succeed in whatever paths they choose!
🔥 One Piece of Advice for His Students: “Fall down, but always get back up with your head held high!”
🏃 Hobbies Outside of Training: Running, weight training, and spending quality time with his family!

We are so thankful to have someone like Coach Santos as part of our team! He truly enjoys working with our students, teaching them new skills, and helping them grow both on and off the mats. We are so grateful for the time, dedication, and support he gives to our students and our ECA family! 🙌

10/19/2026

🎡🥋 ECA FAMILY, LET’S SHOW UP! 🥋🎡
Effingham Combat Academy is walking in the Springfield Fair Parade! We’d love to have as many students as possible join us!
📅 Today, Monday, October 19th
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 Madison Street, Springfield, GA
⚠️ All students must wear an approved ECA or ABMA uniform!
Let’s represent ECA and show our community what we’re all about! 💪�

10/16/2026

Our Adult BJJ students bring the hard work and dedication to every class, but there’s always room for fun, laughter, and a little friendly competition! 💪😄

From sharpening their skills to challenging themselves on the mats, our students continue to push each other, grow together, and build an amazing team!

10/14/2026

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN LATE NIGHT KARAOKE COSTUME ROLL! 🎤🧛

Get ready for a spooky night of singing, costumes, and fun at Effingham Combat Academy! 🦇🎶

Join us for our Halloween Late Night Karaoke Costume Roll, where you can show off your best spooky costume and sing your favorite song! Whether you’re a karaoke superstar or just singing for fun, come ready to have a great time!

🗓️ Date: Friday, October 30th
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Effingham Combat Academy
832 S Laurel St, Springfield, GA 31329
🔞 Adults Only!

🎭 Show us your best Halloween costume!
🎤 Pick your favorite song and take the mic!
🎶 Enjoy a night of music, laughs, and Halloween fun!

Bring your best costume, warm up those vocal cords, and get ready for a spooky good time! 👻🔥

📞 Questions? Call 912-698-3627

Tag your friends and let them know you’re coming! Who’s ready to sing their heart out? 🎃🎤

10/12/2026

Our JR Advanced BJJ students had an amazing class on the mats! They worked hard on sharpening their offensive and defensive techniques, practicing how to escape different positions, and putting their skills to the test.

To finish class strong, our students got the opportunity to roll with one another and put what they learned into practice! 🔥

10/09/2026

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN LATE NIGHT OPEN MAT & KARAOKE COSTUME ROLL! 🎤💀

Effingham Combat Academy is bringing the spooky vibes this October 30th! 🦇 Come hang out with the ECA family for a night of costumes, karaoke, and good times!

🎃 Show us your spookiest costumes!
🎤 Sing your favorite songs and show off your karaoke skills!
🥋 Get together with the ECA family for a fun night on and off the mats!

📅 Date: October 30th
⏰ Time: 7:00–8:30 PM
📍 Location: Effingham Combat Academy
832 S Laurel St, Springfield, GA 31329

⚠️ ADULTS ONLY!

Whether you’re coming to sing your heart out, show off your Halloween costume, or enjoy some time with your training partners, we want to see you there!

👻 Grab your costume, warm up those vocal cords, and get ready for a spooky night at ECA!

OPEN MAT. OPEN MIC. LET’S GET SPOOKY! 🎃🔥

10/08/2026

🔥 MEET COACH JULIO! 🔥

We’re continuing our “Meet the Team” series, and today we’re excited to introduce you to Coach Julio! 🙌

Coach Julio has been training for over 4 years and currently holds a Purple Belt in Jiu Jitsu! He teaches and assists with our Fundamentals, Beginner, and Advanced Jiu Jitsu classes, helping our students learn, grow, and become better both on and off the mats.

Before becoming one of our amazing coaches, Coach Julio proudly served 23 years in the Georgia Army National Guard and retired this past March! We are incredibly grateful for his years of service and for everything he continues to bring to our team and students.

Here are a few fun facts about Coach Julio! 👇
📍 Originally From: California
📺 When he’s not on the mats: Watching YouTube
🔪 Hobby/Collection: Collecting knives
🎶 Favorite Music: Electronic Dance Music (EDM)

We are so thankful to have Coach Julio as such an important part of our team! His dedication to our students, his passion for Jiu Jitsu, and the experience he brings to every class make such a positive impact on everyone around him.
Coach Julio is always willing to help, encourage our students, and push them to be better while making sure they enjoy the journey along the way. We truly appreciate the time, effort, and heart he puts into every class!

10/08/2026

10/06/2026

What an incredible night on the mats for our BJJ Bounty Late Night Roll! 🔥

A huge thank you to everyone who came out and joined us! We had an amazing time rolling, training, challenging ourselves, and enjoying some great time together on the mats.

Great rolls. Great people. Great night. 👏