Briggs Academy of Mixed Martial Arts

The embodiment of jiu-jitsu is hard to explain. The core values of most jiu-jitsu schools change depending where you go train but most have a similar philosophy. You show up, check your ego at the door and train, train, train, train, and when you think you have trained enough you train some more. Along your journey you will learn that respect is not given but earned, you will become a better version of yourself through jiu-jitsu. One of the first steps in jiu-jitsu is finding a school that fits your needs. You want a place where you can learn comfortably and a place where leadership is strong. Briggs Academy is an illustration of what a good school should be. The mats at Briggs Academy do not discriminate against age, size, gender or skill levels, all are welcome. So, if you have been wondering what jiu-jitsu is all about come join us at Briggs for a class so you can not only see, but also feel what it is all about. I speak not as your everyday "Yelper" but an avid jiu-jitsu practitioner. "The moment you think it is too late, do not think just do" that is the jiu-jitsu way.

Great friendly atmosphere. Very family friendly. They have classes for most ages. The owner/professor takes a lot of pride in his student's training and it shows. He is definitely not one of those instructors that stands at the back of the mat and barks orders. He is down on the mat with his students showing us how to be better practitioners of jiu-jitsu. Egos are checked at the door and everyday I get a good training session. If you are unsure or a little bit intimidated about training in jiu-jitsu, this place will make you feel more comfortable about it. Highly recommended for anyone interested in Mixed Martial arts, jiu-jitsu, Judo or Muay Thai Kickboxing (all are provided).

Great jujitsu training. Great training environment and trainers. If you are looking to start Brazilian jujutsu and mma sign up to Briggs MMA.

If you want elite level training in a judgement free all inclusive environment that you can bring your whole family look no further. Coach Jesse and his whole staff are amazing. All you have to do is show up!!!

I found this place by accident. I was riding my bike on a Sunday afternoon and rode past. They were closed but I jotted down the phone number and called them the following day.First impression about any place where you work out is cleanliness. If a place isn't clean, you question the hygiene. My first impression with Briggs was how clean the place was. Mats are clean, free of rips and tears, same with the bags, gloves and other equipment. They obviously have pride in their presentation.They offered trial classes. Any reputable place will. Would you buy a car before test driving it? Doubtful.They offer a variety of classes from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to no gi grappling to muay thai based classes. Instruction is top notch. Classes are an hour long, you spend the first 10 minutes warming up, next 25 minutes doing a variety of technique work and the last 25 minutes live training. If it's the last class of the day, you might very well get more than 25 minutes of live training in depending on who is willing to stay.Experience level of students is wife, you have the brand news guys, the somewhat brand new guys who have a year or two, the experienced guys with even more experience and then the purple and brown belts some of whom have 10+ years of experience. Instructors and fellow students have no issues showing you a technique that you haven't learned yet if you ask nicely.Attitudes of organizations typically take on the attitude set by the leader. That's no exception here with Professor Briggs. He is a humble, down to earth guy who still travels to seminars around the country to hone his martial arts skills. He does this to make himself better and to make his students better. You can tell he came back from a seminar when he goes off a paper script and starts with, "this is what I learned last weekend at..."The senior students do an awesome job of coaching and mentoring the younger students. There is no ego here in regards to people thinking they're better than others because of experience level/belt rank.What you'll quickly find is a very family atmosphere. Coach Steve is great with the kids class. He breaks the techniques down to a step by step level with great presentation for the kids.You'll likely end up making a lot of friends here. People don't go to workout places to make friends but you won't be able to help it. There are people here from all walks of life and the sense of family, of helping one another is something not typical of many workout places.There are very few business owners who are as approachable and open to communication as Professor Briggs is. That shows me that he cares about not just growing his business but he also cares about you as a human being.

My Son has been training BJJ at Briggs Academy for just under 2 years now. He absolutely loves it. Jesse and Maye Briggs and their Coaching staff are second to none. They are very patient with the kids. When a kid isn't picking up a technique correctly they will pull them to the side and Coach them one on one till they've mastered it. It's been fun to watch the now experienced kids grow and to watch the less experienced kids' confidence go through the roof. Every Tournament the kids compete in Jesse Briggs is there to show his support and Coach between fights. In one Tournament my Son was the only kid to sign up. He fought in two seperate divisions. He was winning matches so it turned into an all day event. Proffesor Jesse spent his entire Saturday to be there for just one kid he trains. He could have shown his face and leave an hour later but he didn't. He stayed to Coach, Inspire, and stand behind his fighter. It's an incredible family atmosphere. I'd recommend them to anybody and any age.