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BJJ Coach / Maddox Martial Arts Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Thorntown, Indiana

BJJ gym Kids & teens Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Website & schedule bjjcoachmaddox.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (765) 894-7346

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at BJJ Coach / Maddox Martial Arts Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Brad Maddox and his team of coaches are the most knowledgeable in our area in both the sport of BJJ and self defense techniques for the entire family, adults and children.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 22 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 5 mentions

“They are amazing instructors and have the best instruction I've ever gotten in my almost 4 years of experience.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 5 mentions

“Brad Maddox and his team of coaches are the most knowledgeable in our area in both the sport of BJJ and self defense techniques for the entire family, adults and children.”

active competition team 2 mentions

“I think the amount of competitions everyone from this gym has won speaks for itself.”

From the reviews

Brad Maddox and his team of coaches are the most knowledgeable in our area in both the sport of BJJ and self defense techniques for the entire family, adults and children. I would encourage anyone to come check in out at his gym in Thorntown or the classes scheduled at the Forge training center in LaFayette.

★★★★★ — James, Nov 2023

All of my jiu jitsu knowledge comes from Brad and Bradley Maddox. They are amazing instructors and have the best instruction I've ever gotten in my almost 4 years of experience. They have built my jiu jitsu from the ground up and coached me at many competions helping me take home gold after gold.

★★★★★ — Ky, Feb 2026

They have excellent instructors, and fantastic family atmosphere and decades of experience. Great for all ages and abilities. An absolutely fantastic group of people!

★★★★★ — James, Nov 2023

Instructors are very knowledgeable and great to train with and the rolling is great. No other place I'd want to learn BJJ! Be a part of this community

★★★★★ — The, Nov 2023

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Your first BJJ class at BJJ Coach / Maddox Martial Arts Academy

Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find BJJ Coach / Maddox Martial Arts Academy

101 E Main St, Thorntown, IN46071

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