Des Moines Jiu Jitsu Academy

08/16/2026

Thank you for coming out for Women's Open Mat!

08/12/2026

Always free, never a dull moment!

08/12/2026

First you promote them to blue belt...then you make them clean the mats! Congrats to Mikey and Ashton! Os!

07/28/2026

If you see Jack or Jordan on the mats, be sure to give them a hard time. They earned it!

07/27/2026

Let’s go Monroe!! The most respectful savage you’ll ever meet in your life.

Let’s go take that championship brother. ✊🏼🏆

Des Moines’ own Monroe Fisher has been one of the most consistent Future Stars competitors of the Midlands era (2024 to present)

The 4x gold medalist 🥇🥇🥇🥇 has an overall record of 13-2 and has earned an official invite for The Midlands on September 12th in Des Moines!

He joins a stacked field of competitors in the Intermediate -75 lbs division that includes 4 invited athletes and is likely to draw many more during the registration period!

The Midlands is now open for registration to the public! Join the action today and save $20 at www.subspectrumbjj.com

07/23/2026

Maddox is ready to put a stamp on this year’s season. Absolute savage.

Congrats Maddox. Keep it rolling!! 🏆✊🏼

Des Moines Jiu Jitsu’s Maddox Podraza has more victories (32) than ANY competitor (Kids or Adults) in the Midlands era (2024-present)

With 23 of his 32 wins coming by way of submission, he’s proven to be one of the most dangerous finishers at the Future Stars level.

He’s undefeated (15-0) during the 2025-2026 season and September 12th, he’ll have the opportunity to cement his legacy as The Midlands Champion 🏆

07/18/2026

Great day for our DMJJA kids at the KC Fuji tournament. Words can’t express the pride all their coaches and families have for them.

Maddox takes gold in both Gi & No-Gi

Monroe takes bronze in Gi and followed it up with a flawless No-Gi session to take Gold

Vanessa put it all out there and had a strong performance in both Gi & No-Gi

Amazing work little ninjas. Way to represent!! ✊🏼🥋

07/12/2026

No women's class Sunday 7/12!

06/30/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out to shark tank Coach Warpug tonight! Happy birthday Ed and Jeff!

06/26/2026

Come one, come all to Des Moines Jiu Jitsu Academy Monday June 29th for Coach Warpug's birthday shark tank! Step right up for 45 straight minutes of tough rolls to celebrate Ed's birthday during evening class starting at 6pm! This is your best chance to finish that submission you've always wanted to catch him in! Chances like these only come once a year so don't miss it!