Jiu Jitsu, Boxing and Muay Thai in DeKalb, IL.

Programs

• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

  Grappling

  Positions, escapes and submissions, taught with attention to detail. Coached by Sal.

• Wrestling

  Grappling

  Takedowns, top control and scrambles. A strong base for Jiu Jitsu and MMA.

• Muay Thai

  Striking

  Punches, kicks, elbows and knees, plus the conditioning to use them. Coached by Charlie Nellinger.

• Boxing

  Striking

  Footwork, defense and combinations. Coached by Ramon Santillano.

• MMA

  Striking and grappling

  Striking, wrestling and submissions brought together in one class. Coached by Victor Aguirre.

• Boot Camp Fitness

  Fitness

  Group conditioning classes to build strength and endurance. Led by Charlie Nellinger.

• Strength and Conditioning

  Fitness

  A fully equipped strength and conditioning area to build strength alongside your classes.

• Youth classes

  Ages 3 and up

  Classes for kids in a fun, safe setting, including classes for 3 to 5 year olds led by Maddie Smith.

Coaches

Five coaches across Jiu Jitsu, MMA, boxing, Muay Thai and kids classes.

• Coach Sal

  Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

  Started wrestling at 12 and wrestled for DeKalb High School and for a year at Millikin University. He has competed, trained and taught Jiu Jitsu in Chicagoland since 2008.

• Victor Aguirre

  MMA

  Undefeated in MMA with a 100% submission rate, and a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

• Ramon Santillano

  Boxing

  Former Dallas Gold Glove champion and California Silver Glove winner, with more than 30 years in boxing as a fighter and trainer.

• Charlie Nellinger

  Muay Thai and fitness

  Professional Muay Thai fighter who has trained and fought in Thailand. Also a personal trainer, he leads the fitness classes.

• Maddie Smith

  Assistant kids coach

  Leads the classes for 3 to 5 year olds, with a lot of experience working with young children.