Gracie Jiu Jitsu South Bend

Take a look at this interview with John and Thomas McGuin! Our owners, head instructors, and fearless leaders within The Academy. 🥋

Meet John & Thomas McGuin of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu South Bend Today we’d like to introduce you to John & Thomas McGuin. Hi John & Thomas, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?John and Thomas McGuin’s journey in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu...

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Due to the potential for severe weather and dangerous storm conditions in our area, we have made the decision to cancel all classes today.

Arm bars here! Arm bars there! We’ve got arm bars everywhere!!

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Push base, pull base, trap and rolls, and guard gets!! 3 days of jiu jitsu with Saint Joseph High School! Thank you for sharing the mats with us! 🥋🙌

At Gracie Jiu-Jitsu South Bend, we’re more than a martial arts academy, we’re a community built on confidence, respect, discipline, and family.

Whether you’re looking for a positive activity for your child, a way to get in shape, practical self-defense skills, or a supportive community that feels like home, we have a place for you. We offer programs for ages 3 and up, including kids classes, women’s classes, beginner adult programs, and advanced training opportunities. No experience is necessary to get started.

✨ Programs for the Entire Family

* Gracie Bullyproof®
* Women Empowered®
* Gracie Combatives® (Adult Beginners)
* Master Cycle®
* Private Lessons & Special Events

💙 Why Families Choose Us
✔ Safe, structured instruction
✔ Confidence-building environment
✔ Positive role models and mentors
✔ Life-saving self-defense skills
✔ A welcoming community that feels like family

🏆 Proudly voted South Bend’s Best Fitness Center & Gym in both 2024 and 2025.

🎉 Try Us Risk-Free!
We offer a 10 Day Risk-Free Trial so you and your family can experience everything The Academy has to offer before making any commitment. Simply walk in during class hours and we’ll take care of the rest.

📍 South Bend, Indiana
🥋 Ages 3 through Adult
❤️ The Home of Love & Leverage

Come for the Jiu-Jitsu. Stay for the Family.

Message us today to begin your family’s Risk-Free 10 Day Trial! 💪🥋✨

https://www.graciejiujitsusouthbend.com

Grab your sister, mom, daughter, gal pal, any of the ladies in your life and get to the mats!

Mondays and Wednesdays the mats are for the LADIES 💗 Join us for our Women Empowered® class and discover your powHER 👏

Interested in beginning classes? Ask us about our Risk-Free 10 Day Trial!! You have nothing to lose 🫶

Looking for something the whole family can be a part of? At Gracie Jiu-Jitsu South Bend, we offer classes for everyone! From kids learning confidence and discipline, to adults looking for self-defense, fitness, and an incredible community.

Whether you’re completely new or have experience, our programs are designed to help you grow at your own pace in a welcoming and supportive environment.

🥋 Programs for Kids, Teens & Adults
💪 Beginner-Friendly Classes
👊 Real Self-Defense Training
❤️ Positive, Family-Focused Community
🏆 Proudly voted South Bend’s Best Fitness Center/Gym in 2024 & 2025

The best part? You can try us out with our Risk-Free 10 Day Trial!

Come see why so many families call Gracie Jiu-Jitsu South Bend their second home. Message us today to get started!

Gracie Jiu Jitsu South Bend Find out why so many people in South Bend turn to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu South Bend for their martial arts training! We offer beginner-to-advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for men, women, and children. No experience necessary! Looking for additional information? Fill out our contact form and we will be...

The Home of Love & Leverage 🤍
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Whether you’re looking to build confidence, learn self-defense, get in shape, meet amazing people, or just try something new, there’s a place for you here. From beginners to experienced students, kids to adults, we truly have classes for everyone!

Not sure where to start? That’s exactly why we offer a risk-free 10 day trial! Come meet the team, jump into class, and see what makes our academy feel like home.

We can’t wait to welcome you onto the mats! 🥋

It can feel impossible to escape the bottom of a fight, especially with a bigger, stronger bad guy. But the Women Empowered® program, with the help of some leverage and timing, has the answers you need! 🥋💗

DM us for more information about our risk-free 10 day trial!

🚨 It’s that time again! 🚨

The South Bend Community Awards nomination round is officially open!

Winning Best Fitness Center/Gym in 2024 and 2025 was something we’ll never take for granted. It’s a reflection of you; our students, families, and community.

Let’s run it back for 2026 💥
If we’ve made an impact on you, we’d love your nomination!

http://southbendtribune.gannettcontests.com/2026-South-Bend-Communitys-Choice-Awards/ #/referrals/43108471-98e7-46fd-a74d-11990b2045d3