Toledo BJJ: Your Gateway to Exceptional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training and Community!
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Our story
IS ABOUT GRIT, PERSEVERANCE, AND PATIENCE.
Learn timeless and effective Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes from BJJ Black Belts themselves.
We are specialized in beginners thru advanced, kids bullyproof and self-defense. We have students from ages 4 years and up. Our programs are designed by IBJJF certified 4th degree BJJ Black Belt and former ISJJA World Champ, Chris Blanke. We have over 25 Brown and Black Belts currently training! It is the national headquarters of Badger Style BJJ. We have produced over 40 World Titles out of our 4000 square foot facility! We are your choice for traditional martial arts in a fun, safe and clean environment - you will not be disappointed!
Besides all the martial arts aspects, we will help your child with BULLYPROOF, self-discipline, fun games and SELF-DEFENSE. We help guide teens and adults to UNLOCK THEIR POTENTIAL. Sign up today!
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU CLASSES THAT GO BEYOND JUST PHYSICAL FITNESS!
PRACTICE RESPECT, DISCIPLINE, AND COURAGE
LEARN HIGHLY EFFECTIVE SELF-DEFENSE TECHNIQUES
DEVELOP RESILIENCE, BRAVERY, AND STRENGTH
THE FINEST PLACE FOR BJJ CLASSES
FOR LONG-LASTING RESULTS
A SAFE AND ENCOURAGING ENVIRONMENT
WHERE YOU CAN PERFORM YOUR BEST
A PERSONALIZED APPROACH TO HITTING FITNESS TARGETS
THROUGH INDIVIDUAL-FOCUSED FEEDBACK
INTERACTIVE AND HONEST COMMUNICATION
FOR ANY NEEDS, WORRIES, OR PREFERENCES
PRACTICALITY AND CONVENIENCE
THROUGH DEPENDABLE MOBILE APP, SMS, AND EMAIL SUPPORT
LONG-TERM RESULTS TO YOUR MIND, BODY AND WELL-BEING
THROUGH HIGHLY EFFECTIVE JIU-JITSU CLASSES
THE ACADEMY: Get to know our facilities that will boost your progress.
We now have over 40 World Titles out of our Academy and Over 20 Black Belts and Brown Belts train with us on a regular basis!
4000 square feet state of the art facility which includes 1750 square feet of mat space
Train at your utmost convenience and comfort. Our space is your BJJ playground and we're here to see you thrive and win!
Cardio equipment, 2 drinking fountains, WIFI, 2 bathrooms, 2 personal showers, and Male and Female Locker Rooms
These facilities will help you get focused, organized, and motivated to keep going! We only choose the best for our students.
Unwavering support from our instructors and colleagues
We're not just about physical fitness - we value brotherhood, camaraderie, and sportsmanship!
INSTRUCTORS
Get to know your future trainers!
CHRIS BLANKE
IBJJF certified 5th Degree Black Belt
We now have over 40 World Titles out of our academy!
Our Academy has been open for over 20 years in Toledo!
Chris began his training in the martial arts in 1985. He first trained in the art of Wing Chun Do Gung Fu. He trained and became a certified instructor under the legendary James W. DeMile, one of Bruce Lee’s original students from Seattle, Washington.
Chris then began studying Jiu Jitsu and became a member of the United States Sport Jiu Jitsu Team, Team USA of the USSJA and ISJJA organizations. He was on the 1995 and 1996 teams and in 1996 won the gold with the team as well as in the individual division.
In 1997, he fought for the World Middleweight Full Contact (MMA) title and brought home the belt. Chris then met Saulo and Xande Ribeiro and trained extensively with them. In fact Saulo and/or Xande lived with Chris in Toledo for six years.
Assocation Other Ranks and titles:
Wing Chun Do Gung Fu – Black Belt – Certified Instructor – wingchundo.com
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – Black Belt – 4th degree
American Combat Jiu Jitsu – Instructor Professor Tony Maynard
Certified Defensive Tactics Instructor – State of Ohio
Close Quarter Personal Control – Instructor
Former Full Contact World Champion – ISJJA
MARK LOWE
Mark Lowe began his martial arts journey in 2002 studying HapKiDo and Judo under the guidance of master Paul Choi (7th degree black belt in HapKiDo and 3rd degree black belt in Judo). In 2007 Mark earned the rank of black belt in HapKiDo and in 2009 earned the black belt rank in Judo. Mark has completed and placed in multiple jiu-jitsu tournaments locally and nationally throughout his years in BJJ. Always looking to better himself in the art of jiu-jitsu, Mark still actively competes and coaches students in various BJJ tournaments.
Randy Patterson
BJJ Black Belt with over 40 years wrestling or teaching wrestling. He is a 3 Time Master World Champion. Randy teaches NO GI class Monday and Wednesday at 6pm and the 7pm GI class Monday as well.