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Indianapolis Jiu Jitsu Coach - BJJ Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Indianapolis, Indiana
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 3–15) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule indianapolisbjjcoach.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 317-538-5593
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12–4 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The coach is awesome, he is so great with the kids.”
“Very tough competitors and confident in their skill set, all while showing great respect for their training partners.”
“Marcello is a gifted teacher who knows how to coach both the brand new students as well as those who have been training for decades.”
Other martial arts here
“As a karate studio owner, I know martial arts excellence when I see it.”
What members say
“I found everything at BJJ Coach Indy. Marcello is truly a world class instructor, he has students from South Africa to Brazil.”
“I decided after a month that this sport was not for me personally, but during my time the coaches/students were very supportive and welcoming.”
“I decided after a month that this sport was not for me personally, but during my time the coaches/students were very supportive and welcoming.”
“I recently visited Professor Monteiro academy and I was totally blown away with the level of his students; he is truly teaching them valuable technique.”
“Great workout, and great partners!”
“My name is Mark Massey, I am currently a Brown Belt under Rafael Ellwanger and Carlos Gracie Jr.”
From the reviews
I met Marcello three years ago during one of his seminars and Marcello changed the way I trained Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He is one of the best instructors I have met. I really enjoyed the great atmosphere and energy of the seminar. I visited his academy and was blown away but the high level of training.
My name is Mark Massey, I am currently a Brown Belt under Rafael Ellwanger and Carlos Gracie Jr. of the Gracie Barra Association. Though I have never met Professor Monteiro in person, I purchased is DVD set a few years ago and the quality of instruction and amount of techniques available on them that I had never seen…
I have been training here for 3 years and i am currently a blue belt. I am 16 and it has taught me self control and control of a situation not physically but mentally. Marcello has helped me a lot and i have frequent talks with him on how i can improve my Jiu Jitsu game. I couldn't ask for a better academy.
The coach is awesome, he is so great with the kids. My boys are learning so much, not just Jiu-jitsu but being part of a team, respect, and good sportsmanship!!! I highly recommend this place to everyone.
New to BJJ? Start at Indianapolis Jiu Jitsu Coach - BJJ Academy
Indianapolis Jiu Jitsu Coach - BJJ Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Indianapolis Jiu Jitsu Coach - BJJ 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.
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