JR Academy

I've trained here since 2014 and it's been a great environment for me to learn and develop my skills. Prof. Josh along with the other coaches are amazing mentors who take the time to teach each kid, and are able to build your confidence as you progress through your career. The coaches are very professional and always kind, with tons of mat area for training to accommodate. The atmosphere when training at JRA is great, everyone is excited to be there to learn, improve, and make great friendships through this sport. It's a great place to start learning BJJ and an even better place to work on advancing your skills and perfecting them. Would highly recommend to anyone in the area looking for a place to learn!

I've been training here for about three years. The facility is large and clean. There are no showers. There is a balance of gi and no-gi classes. It seems to me that the gi classes are more popular. There is a balance of hobbyists and competitors. Competitors are supported and hobbyists are not pressured to compete. Professor Josh Russell teaches all classes himself. His technical knowledge is wide and deep. He is detail-focused and circulates around the mats to ensure that all students are correctly performing the techniques. Classes finish with sparring, also known as rolling. Students are free to choose how many rounds they roll. This is a well-established club with a large number of black belts. Reckless and unsafe behaviour is not tolerated. I have brought both my children to train here.

JR Academy has not only elevated my Jiu Jitsu but has also brought forth a new family. The camaraderie and care Prof Josh gives to every single student is not just based on his knowledge of the sport but also in life. The environment is not only beneficial for the progress in one's Jiu Jitsu but also in one's life overall. This gym is an oasis from normal life as every single person is wishing for your success and development.

To train under Josh Russel is big privilege and oprtunity to learn essentiall and pure style of jiu jitsu. Myself been training at JR Academy since 2015. Classes are delivered with sophisticated teaching style by Prof Josh. Technics are demonstrated in depth detail and Josh gives the best corrections and suggestions while drilling what makes progres of his students guaranteed. Mats are kept clean and sanitary.There is very healthy hierarchy and mutual respect among the members. Absolutely recomend JR Academu.

I've been training with JR Academy for over a year now. Prof Josh is very passionate about BJJ and has been practicing and teaching the art since the 1990s. In addition to providing very detailed instruction on techniques, his anecdotes on where and how he learned the techniques and why they work the way they do is priceless. The training facility is very large and hygienic. The students are all welcoming and very open and willing to share their knowledge and experience. I feel very fortunate that I can attend a fundamentals class and have the opportunity to train with both my white belt friends and higher-ranking members, including black belts. Highly recommended.