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Roll Model Grappling Academy | Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, and Judo
4.8 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Greenwood, Indiana
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 rollmodelgrapplingacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (317) 709-4043
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9–11 AM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“My son Kameron and our family have felt nothing but love, encouragement and support within this community of role models.”
“They actually host the world’s largest women’s-only BJJ camp—and it happens right here in Indianapolis!”
“Physically, I feel in the best shape I have been in since high school.”
“Everyone is encouraged to compete but you will not find a more supportive place to train whatever your needs or abilities are.”
“It feels like you’re in a one on one session because they see and acknowledge everyone in class as an individual pace.”
“Whether you want to do this for a workout, or self defense, or just for fun, this is the place to go!”
“Super good people, great coaches, great training and they have lots of classes for people at all skill levels.”
Other martial arts here
“In typical mma or bjj gyms you’re just not gonna blend as well as a guy would, and that’s just how it is.”
“%110 recommend I’ve done every sport I can get my hands on for my entire life, boxing for about 6-7 years?”
“I have trained kickboxing here since June of 2023 and BJJ since January of this year.”
“You won’t find a better judo teacher than Sensei Alvaro”
“On top of holding a wealth of knowledge in BJJ Kickboxing, amateur wrestling, etc.”
What members say
“Super good people, great coaches, great training and they have lots of classes for people at all skill levels.”
“AJ (Clingerman) is equal parts welcoming, patient, and hilarious—like if Leslie Knope put you in a chokehold, but in the nicest way possible.”
“Finding a gym that is queer friendly is really difficult, especially in Indiana, but AJ and Risser welcomed me (and many other folks in our community) with open arms.”
“I feel capable of handling myself in a hostile situation, and am always learning new techniques in the exciting world of Brazilian Ju Jitsu.”
“⭐️🏳️🌈⭐️🏳️🌈⭐️🏳️🌈⭐️🏳️🌈⭐️ If you’re looking for a gym where you can roll, laugh, sweat, and still feel like you belong—Roll Model Grappling is it!”
“Everyone is encouraged to compete but you will not find a more supportive place to train whatever your needs or abilities are.”
From the reviews
I have trained kickboxing here since June of 2023 and BJJ since January of this year. The environment is so welcoming, and all of the coaches are wonderful! When I joined, I was at a pretty low point in life, having recently come out of a divorce, and I feel like I've found real community here.
This academy has a strong sense of community. I have always felt welcomed. I have been training a little over a year now and I love it. I started with their 30 day free trial and by the 3rd day I made the decision to join the gym.
In my two years at Roll Model Grappling Academy, to say I have grown is quite the understatement. Physically, I feel in the best shape I have been in since high school. Everything from my weight and muscle mass to my blood pressure and heart rate have improved.
Roll model grappling is a wonderful gym. The coaches genuinely care about members and will go above and beyond to meet individual needs. Finding a gym that is queer friendly is really difficult, especially in Indiana, but AJ and Risser welcomed me (and many other folks in our community) with open arms.
New to BJJ? Start at Roll Model Grappling Academy | Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, and Judo
Roll Model Grappling Academy | Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, and Judo 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 Roll Model Grappling Academy | Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, and Judo
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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