At Prof. Marcello Monteiro's Indianapolis Jiu Jitsu academy we have 10 different characteristics that sets us apart from all other gyms:

BJJ is our specialty

Prof. Marcello's Indianapolis Academy's sole focus is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. By specializing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, rather than MMA or other martial arts (like a lot of academies), we are able to correctly teach the mechanics and skills needed at a more technical level.

When students are not at the physical location, they can continue to improve their knowledge through our online academy. By watching techniques and training videos available 24/7, they can speed up their learning process, reinforcing and expanding on what they’ve learned in person. This combination of in-person and online learning ensures continuous progress and mastery of skills.

Physical location

Learning at our physical location provides unparalleled benefits for students. Our group classes offer direct, personalized instruction from experienced instructors, ensuring immediate feedback and precise correction of techniques. Students can practice and perfect their skills hands-on, benefiting from real-time adjustments and demonstrations. Sparring sessions with training partners enhance the practical application of techniques in a supportive, dynamic environment, fostering confidence and resilience. Training alongside peers creates a motivating atmosphere, making workouts enjoyable and encouraging camaraderie. This immersive, interactive experience accelerates skill development and builds lasting friendships, creating a strong, connected community of learners.

Proven Step-By-Step Curriculum

Master Marcello Monteiro is well known for his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Curriculum and has refined it over the past 18 years. He has created a Step-By-Step BJJ Curriculum; and he has been helping students and instructors around the world to elevate their skills since 2005. Besides the Step-By-Step Curriculum, the online academy has already over 1.000 videos covering a variety of different BJJ "games" (guard positions, half guard, attacks, passes, sweeps,submissions, escapes, and counters etc.).

Improve your mind

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers several mental benefits and values which the student learns simply by attending regular classes. You will see an improvement in confidence, discipline, and respect within the first month.

Improve your body

One of the best parts of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is that it's benefits come naturally. Just by practicing a sport which you love, you will lose fat, build strength, and improve balance and coordination without running on a treadmill or lifting weights.

Proven self-defense

Brazilian Jiu Jistu is one of the most effective self-defense practices around. It utilizes strategy, intelligence, leverage and position to gain an advantage over someone larger and stronger than you.

Experienced instruction

Most academies around don't have any black belts onsite who teach classes. Here at Indianapolis BJJ Coach (besides having world class instruction from Marcello himself) we have multiple black belts and brown belts that assist Marcello during class time. Check out Marcello's credentials in the "Instructors" section of the website, click HERE.

Trained legends and champions

Marcello has trained some of the most well-known BJJ, UFC, Pride and WEC fighters in the world. Some of the more well known fighters Marcello has helped include former UFC and Pride Heavyweight champion "Big Nog" Antonio Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira (with his half-guard game), Miguel Torres (former WEC champion), and assisted Chris Lytle, Matt Mitrione among others.

Excellent Facility

Marcello's Indianapolis Jiu Jitsu Academy offers one of the top facilities in the area with nearly 1,000sq/ft of mat space, private changing rooms, a proshop and free WiFi.

Schedule

Our schedule offers 38 classes a week making sure there is a class specifically tailored to your time and experience level. Our BJJ Classes are offered both day and night, 6 days a week.

Classes for everyone

Different age groups learn at different rates, while men and women typically have different goals. Marcello realizes this and has created several different and specific classes to make sure that we offer what you are looking for.

Learn more about the specifics benefits of BJJ:

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