Vacaville Grappling Academy

Vacaville Grappling Academy We specialize in no-gi Jiu Jitsu and submission grappling training.

09/13/2026

We grab and squeeze! Work on your general strength off the mats and your specific tasks on the mat.

150 # Husafel Sandbag Lift and Squat
Super
Chin ups

Dips
Super
Front Raises

09/08/2026

Here’s a misconception I hear all the time, “I’ll get hurt doing takedowns”.

Most BJJ gyms barely train takedowns and when they do, it’s a static drill with a compliant partner. That’s the reason why takedowns feel dangerous.

That static takedown drill prepares you for the same speed, entry, and controlled fall. You never have to react. You don’t learn how to fall.

When you apply the takedown that way in live sparring, you have no idea what to do. Most practitioners get hurt because the fall of the takedown surprises them and a surprised body does strange, uncontrolled things on the way to the mat. Like post their hands on the mat because they were trying to break their fall.

Here, is training of me (42 yo) with Will who is in his 20s. No one got hurt.

The fix isn’t avoiding takedowns—it’s the opposite. Do live, constrained reps to build the skill of falling. Falling won’t feel surprising when you practice it.

Labor Day 🇺🇸
09/07/2026

Labor Day 🇺🇸

09/06/2026

All regularly scheduled practices are cancelled on Labor Day, Monday, September 7.

There will be open mat from 12-1 pm. All are welcome.

All practices will practices will resume on Tuesday, September 8.

See you on the mats!

09/06/2026

Quick morning workout after night shift

Half a mile 100 # sandbag carries
Then…
50x dips
25x chins

09/03/2026

Stetson Academy Grappling Program 🤼

We learned the foundations of grappling—make and maintain connections to hold your partner down.

Thank you, Stetson Academy for a great day 1! 🫡

09/02/2026

On the mats. No weight training today.

Titus and I preparing Will for upcoming tournaments 🤼

Using bodies to move bodies.

09/01/2026

Weight Training Day 2

EMOM/20 min
100 lb Sandbag Bear Hug Ext

Back Ext 2x sets
Dips 2x sets
Front Raises 2x sets
Neck Ext 2x sets

Create wolves not dogs.

Wolves problem solve and adapt. Dogs are domesticated. They’re told what to do, how to do it, and when to do it.

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310 E Monte Vista, #B
Vacaville, CA
95688

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 7:30pm
Thursday 6:30am - 7:30pm
Friday 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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