Edwardsville

Fathom Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Located near Edwardsville! We believe that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has the power to not only provide physical fitness and defense, but also impact how you view and interact with the world outside of the mats. BJJ will teach you problem-solving skills, confidence, assertiveness, and humility. 

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Edwardsville Brazilian Jiu Jitsu For

  • Self Defense

    More times than not if you get into an altercation both participants end up on the ground. BJJ not only helps you escape those terrible situations but also shows you how you can control the situation.

  • Fitness

    BJJ is a great way to stay in shape. There is always something to learn so the workouts will never get boring.

  • Sport

    If you need to feed your competitive side, sport BJJ is a great way to get involved in competitons and really test the knowledge you have gain.

  • Control

    You'll not only learn how to control your opponents, but most importantly control yourself under stressful situations.

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Programs

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Adult

The Fathom adult program mixes self-defense and sport BJJ to provide high-quality instruction for our members.

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Women's Self-Defense

We will be offering free women's self-defense seminars as a service to the community on a quarterly basis.

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What is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art that focuses primarily on ground fighting. Practitioners utilize take-downs, pins, joint locks, and chokes to control and/or submit a resisting opponent. Full-contact sparring is practiced daily to test skills and hone techniques.

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Essential Tips for Beginners

  • The easiest way to improve is to show up
  • Just relax, breathe, & move
  • Skill is more important than strength
  • Focus on defense first
  • If you aren't losing you aren't learning
  • A black belt is a white belt that never gave up
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Starting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

The best time to start BJJ is four years old. 

The second best time to start is today.

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Don't put it off! Don't worry about your fitness level, weight, or skill. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu will take care of all those things as you train!

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People Come To Train Here From All Over, So Don't Let Distance Be Another Excuse!

Highland, Troy, Edwardsville, Breese, Collinsville, Carlyle, Belleville, O'Fallon, Fairview Heights, Granite City, St. Louis MO, and much more!

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