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Indiana Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 129 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Greenwood, Indiana
Authentic Thai — reviews and the gym's own info point to coaching rooted in Thailand's muay thai tradition. If lineage matters to you, ask where the coaches trained and about their kru.
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 muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ibjja.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 317-961-6565
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 12–9 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“Coach Clingerman teaches with patience and precision, breaking down techniques in a way that makes them accessible whether you’re brand new or highly experienced.”
“I could not ask for a better BJJ school for my son to grow up in -- and the fact he gets to learn at the same school as his father is icing on the cake.”
Other martial arts here
“I've been learning bjj, kickboxing, and mma from James and his friends/ coaches since my 30 day trial in 2007.”
“I could not ask for a better BJJ school for my son to grow up in -- and the fact he gets to learn at the same school as his father is icing on the cake.”
“I've been learning bjj, kickboxing, and mma from James and his friends/ coaches since my 30 day trial in 2007.”
“Coach Lionel’s judo expertise is unmatched, but it’s his patience that makes him extraordinary.”
What members say
“Great instructors, really making sure you are understanding what is going on, offering great assistance and making the students very comfortable.”
“They start you off with a great intro lesson before your first class that made me extremely comfortable going forward, and then my first class was no different.”
“The entire staff is extremely family oriented, I really wish I didn't get so busy with work because I really enjoyed my time at the academy.”
“Coach Clingerman teaches with patience and precision, breaking down techniques in a way that makes them accessible whether you’re brand new or highly experienced.”
“I went to 3 other Indianapolis academies prior to starting full time with IBJJA and hands down this is the cleanest gym, awesome coaches and has the most diverse classes available.”
“He leads with humility, discipline, and genuine care for every student who walks through the doors.”
From the reviews
IBJJA is an amazing academy to train at. I have been training there for almost two years now and though I have visited closer gyms, this one feels like home. I love the welcoming feeling every time I enter those doors. Everyone there (coaches and students), are all interested in helping you improve your jiu jitsu.
This is an excellent gym. All of the coaches are very skilled and knowledgeable. Whether it’s kids classes or adult classes the first priority is always safety of the students. James and the rest of the coaches have fostered a culture in the gym that makes everybody very inviting and excited to teach you new things.
I've been learning bjj, kickboxing, and mma from James and his friends/ coaches since my 30 day trial in 2007. It's the best instruction and attention to detail you can get for your money from coast to coast. He's done it all and has the video, medals/trophies, and stories to prove it!
Our family knew we wanted to be a part of IBJJA before we even stepped foot in the school. We did an extensive amount of research as we were looking for a very specific school. Honestly, we were looking for the best in Indy.
New to muay thai? Start at Indiana Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Indiana Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, 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 to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. 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. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at Indiana Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Nervous about walking into a muay thai 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 the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, 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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