"If You Want To Be a Lion, Then Train With Lions"
- Carlson Gracie



Our E-town Beat Down MMA Team has now teamed up with the most professional artists in KY. Big Daddy's Tattoos is our official sponsor. We will now be known as Big Daddy's E-town Beat Down Fight Team.

To see our fight team and for day-to-day news check us out on http://www.myspace.com/etownbeatdownbjj.


 
 
Kentucky's only Black Belt Instructor of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Judo
Welcome to the home of E-town Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo. If you're looking for fun, exercise, self-defense, competition, or a hobby we have the program for you. We are dedicated to the practice of authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo. Don’t be fooled by others claiming to teach authentic grappling concepts. Come by and watch or participate in a free introductory class and experience it for yourself with Kentucky's only instructor with a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Japanese Judo.

Founded in 2002, E-town Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo has become the premier place for Grappling instruction. Our competitors have placed in local, regional, and national competitions of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo,
Submission Grappling, and Mixed Martial Arts Compeitions. In addition, we have become a community source of instruction for recreational training, law enforcement, women, kids, and adults.

We are proud to be an official affiliate of Professor Luiz Palhares. Professor Palhares is a 6th degree Black Belt under Rickson Gracie. He began training in 1976 with the legendary Rolls Gracie. He received his his purple belt under Rolls and then trained with Carlos Gracie for a period. He has been under Rickson Gracie since 1982 and received his brown and black belt from Rickson. Luiz Palhares received his black belt in 1984 and has won many championships including the Rio De Janeiro state championships and the Pan American games. For more information about Luiz Palhares visit www.luizpalharesjiujitsu.com.  

Why E-town Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo?

H onesty: Our instructors and students are honest people. We treat everyone fairly and show equal respect to all deserving people. We present students with honest training, expectations and results. Finally, our prices are fair to everyone. We have no contracts or hidden start up fees and we certainly do not want to eliminate anyone because of money.
S kill: We have the most complete grappling program in Kentucky. When you step onto our tatame (mat) you have stepped into a Jiu-Jitsu laboratory. We maintain our focus on pure BJJ and Judo concepts and their application within sport grappling, self-defense and MMA fighting. The fact is, most Mixed Martial Arts Schools only produce mixed up martial artists. At E-town Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu you will develop solid fundamental grappling skills.
A ttitude: No bad attitudes at our school. Cussing, name-calling, and “trash” talking are not tolerated. Those individuals will be shown the door. Many MMA schools attract, tolerate, and even encourage this type of arrogance and lack of discipline. At E-town Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo we have proven that a big ego does not translate to great skill. The discipline of hard training should make you a better, more complete person.
E xperience: Our Instructors are some of the most experienced competitors and teachers in the business. Unlike other schools, our head instructor teaches the majority of the classes. Josh has trained Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil on 4 different occasions. He has also trained Judo in East Germany. Our competition team has used our techniques to win hundreds of Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Submission Grappling, and MMA matches. Some of our students have as much experience as head instructors from other schools. The level of our students is reason enough to start training with us today!!!!!
H ungry: We are always looking to improve on every facet of our program. We routinely examine different ways to improve customer service, program options, schedules, class structure, and techniques. We bring guest instructors in all the time. We will always continue to analysis and evolve.

Professor Luiz Palhares 6th degree Black Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Professor Fredson Paixao 7 x Bra. National BJJ Champ, 3 x Mundial Champ
Professor Renato Tavares Multiple Times Champ
Matt Kitterman 16-0-1 Pro Boxing, 14-1 Amateur Kickboxing
Sensei Eberhard Kieslich 6th degree Black Belt Judo
W e offer Programs for Everyone!!!! Men, women and children all have classes specifically designed with them in mind. Age is not a factor. We have students from 5yrs. old to 40yrs. old. Many people are reluctant to begin because they are “out of shape.” Our instructors have years of training in physical conditioning and pedagogy (teaching) strategies. Some students have lost as much as 70 pounds training with us. We are currently offering night and morning classes. Come and let us change your life!!!!
O ld School and Hard-Nosed: While Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu schools all around the country are looking outside of BJJ for answers to technical problems they are having, we have continued to develop our Jiu-Jitsu and look inward for answers. We have “stayed the course” and we have benefited as a result. We have used the “old recipe” for success.
  • Boxing with Matt Kitterman. Matt comes to oversee our striking program. He is 16-0-1 as a heavy weight pro. In addition many of our students have extensive backgrounds in striking based arts.
  • Takedowns: “I’d rather throw ya than know ya” is our motto here. Judo is our takedown art. Judo utilizes many throws, sweeps and takedowns from the clinch. Since most fights end up in a clinch this is perfect for fighting. It is hard to find an accomplished Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor that has not been highly exposed to the techniques of Judo. E-town Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is no different.
  • Mat work: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, enough said!!!!!!!
S tudent Safety: We have an incredible safety record and this trend will continue because all of our classes are organized with safety and control in mind. Beginners are required to train in regular grappling classes for several months before entering the MMA classes. Everyone has to go to work the next day. It’s not safe or smart to engage in wild or hard training sessions. Knockouts and broken arms will get you eliminated from our class. Training is training and fighting is fighting. Of course, when one of our MMA fighters is preparing to fight more contact is permitted. However, if you hurt someone during training you will not be allowed to return until they return.
FREE CLASS!!! COME CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOREVER WITH A FREE CLASS AT E-TOWN BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU AND JUDO!!!!!!!!!!



"It is better to wear out than rust out.  Working out with E-town BJJ and Judo will wear you out. Here you will increase your strength, flexibility and endurance. No rust will form."

Fred Barnett
5th degree Black Belt Judo, Head Instructor of 2 grappling schools, former President of KY Judo


"Very professional instructors that provide a competitive and relaxed atmosphere for the students.  I've never seen anyone strive to be the best as much as these guys."

Ryan S. Knapp - Bushikan Judo Black Belt, Officer In the U.S. Army, Jiu-Jitsu student, Puyallup, Washington



"In the past I took Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at a school with a reputation for being one of the best in the country, but the instruction I have received from Etown Brazilian Jiu Jitsu surpasses that training in every dimension. Josh takes time with each student to teach techniques that work. It's clear that he loves teaching, and he's committed to seeing people reach their goals. I can't think of a better place to train."

Andrew Scafidi - Captain in the U.S. Army