FJJA Kids’ Holiday Party

On December 17th, we hosted our first ever FJJA Kids’ Holiday Party! The party was held at Circle P Reception Hall in Findlay, and we had over 75 people attend. The kids participated in a gift exchange, played games, and got to hang out for a couple hours along with their parents, coaches, and siblings. It was so fun to see the kids enjoy themselves outside of Jiu-Jitsu class!

We are very appreciative to the parents for helping make this event possible. We look forward to carrying on the tradition for years to come!

FJJA Blog - December 19th, 2025

First blog post for the academy! I started doing this with our other gym (Findlay Barbell) and wanted it to be a way that we could keep up with the happenings of the academy, and also to act as a journal and to help others by inspiring new ideas! I hope that people both inside and outside of FJJA can be helped by seeing what we’re up to!

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December 19th, 2025

I first wanted to talk about the Rolling With the Oldies camp that a few of us went to; it was great! Dec. 5-7 @ Monroe Jiu-Jitsu in Monroe, MI.

We had a session first on Friday night after check-in, another session Saturday morning, a third on Saturday night, and a fourth on Sunday morning. Professor Todd Williams taught on Friday, Professor Bernardo Faria AM Saturday, and Professor Lucas Leite on PM Saturday. Sunday was a Q&A and open mat.

Professor Todd (Friday):

  • Outside trip into side control

  • Side control/ forklift

  • Bread cutter variation

  • Setting up Kimura trap

Professor Bernardo (Sat AM):

  • Over/under (Bernardo Pass)

  • Drills to set up the pass

  • Applying pressure correctly

  • Ways to find the position

  • Dog bar submission

  • Tons of competition insight

Professor Lucas (Sat PM):

  • Half guard basics through advanced

  • Elevator sweep

  • Coyote guard addition

  • Getting under your opponent 101

  • Dog fight/ back take

  • Wrestling up/ rolling against

Overall, the weekend was fantastic and we were blown away by what Todd and Lindsey set up. Can’t wait until next year!