| Master Caique Seminar Feb 28th - 3/1/2010 |
 | Master Caique visited us on Feb. 28, 2010 for a 3 hour seminar. We learned lots of great stuff, especially some good techniques from the bottom in the open guard. Several students received promotions from Professor Greg Eldred and Master Caique in a ceremony following the seminar. A big congrats to TEAM INDY's new PURPLE BELTS, Josh Womack, and Ahmad Ali. See the complete list of promotions here on the Home page under PROMOTIONS. Here's some PHOTOS from the seminar. |
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| Indy BJJ at Old Navy - 1/17/2010 |
 | January 16th Indy Jiu-Jitsu spent the afternoon performing demos at the Old Navy store at Clay Terrace in Carmel. Old Navy was holding a huge weekend sale and invited us to be part of their promotion. We held Women's Self-Defense, Adult Jiu-Jitsu, and Kid's Jiu-Jitsu demonstrations. It was a great chance for us to show the public what Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is all about, and how effective it is as a self-defense system for men, women, and even children. Assisting with Greg Eldred at the demo were his student Lucas Yeazel, his wife Kim, and his sons Dillon, Evan, and Carson. |
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| Hooser Open date set for 2010 - 12/8/2009 |
 | The 7th Annual Hoosier Open date has been set. The tournament will be Saturday, June 12, 2010. Visit our tournament web site at www.USABJJTOURNAMENTS.com for more info. |
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| Master Caique Seminar - 10/26/2009 |
 | Team Indy had a great seminar on Oct 25th with Master Caique. This was his first seminar in Indy as a Red/Black Belt that he received earlier this year from Master Rickson Gracie. Everyone had a good time learning jiu-jitsu from one of the best. Many students received well earned and deserved promotions during the seminar from Professor Greg Eldred and Master Caique. Caique also visited his affiliate at the IU campus in Bloomington this weekend. We can't wait until his next trip to Indiana! Here's some PHOTOS from the seminar. |
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| Michigan Open Results - 9/28/2009 |
| Team Indy did a great job at the 4th Annual Michigan Open this past weekend. We had 6 compete, and brought home 6 medals. Congrats to our 1st Place winners: Melissa Anderson, Kaleb Ferland, and Erik Sanford. 2nd Place winners: Brad Bishop and Andy Kelsay. 3rd Place winner: Jordan Flemming. There were over 40 schools competing in this years event, with alot of great competition. Visit our tournament website USABJJTOURNAMENTS for the 2009 Michigan Open results and photos. Click link CAIQUE INTERVIEW to view a video interview with Master Caique at the Michigan Open. |
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| South Bay Open - 630 Competitors - 7/17/2009 |
Melissa with BJJ legend Murilo Bustamante, who was one of the founders of and currently the leader of Brazilian Top Team. | We just got back from LA after putting on the 2nd of our 3 tournaments this year with Caique. The South Bay Open held in Southern California each year produced our largest turn out yet this past July 11th and 12th. We had 630 competitors for the 2 day event. Three of our Indianapolis Jiu-Jitsu students made the trip to compete, and to help us run the event. Josh Womack, Andy Kelsay, and Melissa Anderson all competed and had some good matches. A big congratulations goes to Melissa Anderson who earned a Gold Medal in the Women's White Belt competition. We are looking forward to the Michigan Open on September 26th!!! |
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| Hoosier Open results - 6/18/2009 |
 | The 6th Annual Hoosier Open held on June, 13th was a big success. Thanks to all the competitors, instructors, spectators, and volunteers for supporting our event. Photos are now available on the tournament website at this link: Hoosier Open Photos. Results are now posted at www.usabjjtournaments.com. |
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| Caique promoted to Red/Black Belt - 3/9/2009 |
 | We are very excited and happy for Professor Caique who received his Red/Black belt on March 9th from Master Rickson Gracie in Brazil. This promotion is also sanctioned by the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation of Rio de Janeiro. Caique was promoted to 7th degree, in which the traditional black belt is replaced with an alternating red/black belt. The red/black belt is for 7th and 8th degree, then 9th degree would be promoted to red belt. Caique is one of 3 or 4 Red/Black belts in the United States. It is a great honor to be his student and friend. |
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| March 1st Caique Seminar Success - 3/3/2009 |
 | Everyone had a great time learning from one of the best while Caique was here in Indianapolis on March 1st. We had 30 people attend the seminar, and Caique was excited to see everyone again. We can't wait until next time! CLICK HERE for more seminar photos! |
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| Womens Self Defense Course Offered - 3/2/2009 |
 | We are currently taking reservations for a Women's Self-Defense course. The course will begin on Saturday, March 14th. Each class will be from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. The course will be 1 hour per week for 8 weeks. Reservations are required. Class size will be limited to 12 participants. Additional courses will be scheduled, so please contact us to find out availability.
This program will prepare women for real life threatening encounters. It will enable you to perform simple effective escape techniques, and will remove ones feeling of helplessness. Our techniques will provide you with the skills and knowledge to escape from an attacker, whether you are standing on your feet or lying on the ground. The escape moves are based on leverage and technique and do not require strength, speed or coordination. Our techniques are unique as they do not rely exclusively on kicking and punching, as other martial arts. Kicking and punching are not effective against a bigger, stronger person, and is useless on the ground, which is where you may end up when being attacked.
To inquire or register, contact Greg Eldred at 506-0973, or email at indianapolisbjj@aol.com. |
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| Day Classes and Kids Classes coming in March - 1/30/2009 |
| I am very happy and excited to announce that our schedule will be expanding beginning in March. Adult day classes are being added, as well as Kids classes. I've had many many requests and inquires over the years about when I'd be adding day classes for those who can't make evening classes, or when I'd be offering kids classes.
I'm glad that now I am able to provide the opportunity for many more people to learn the fabulous martial art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I've dedicated 18 years of my life to jiu-jitsu, which not many in the United States can claim. Jiu-Jitsu has been a huge part of my life and my families, and I'm glad that I can now devote full time to my academy.
Please see our new Schedule for all class times. Anyone is welcome to come check us out and take a free class and I'm looking forward to seeing you soon.
Greg Eldred
Black Belt/Owner - Indianapolis Jiu-Jitsu |
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| Caique Seminar - Oct 25th - 10/25/2008 |
Caique demonstrating a technique. | Several of us took the opportunity to attend the Caique seminar in Bloomington on Oct. 25th. The seminar was great, and it was good to see all our friends who train in Southern Indiana. Congratulations to Maurice Salmon and Mark Busby for getting their promotions to 1st stripe white belt, and for Chris Keidel for his 2nd stripe brown belt promotion. |
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| South Bay Open in California - 7/27/2008 |
Charles Gracie, Fabio Santos, Relson Gracie, Caique | The South Bay Open in California was held on July 26th and 27th. It is one of three tournaments Greg helps organize and run, in partnership with Professor Caique. We had over 500 competitors at this event competing in 110 divisions. We continue to get much feedback on how well we run our tournaments. Click here to see a few photos. South Bay photos |
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| 2008 Hoosier Open Results - 6/22/2008 |
| Congratulations to all our Indianapolis BJJ and Fishers TKD BJJ students for placing at the Hoosier Open on Saturday, June 14th: Gold Medal Winners
Evan Eldred
Luke Sartino
Matt Paronish
Matt Burosh
Savannah Young
Erik DeWhitt
Samantha Cameron
Kasi Young
Jason Kesler Silver Medal Winners
Bryan Goossen
Erik Sanford
David George
Jordy Long
Ellie Anatrella
Josh Hagan
Kim Jackson
Bryan Cook
Jason Blocksom Bronze Medal Winners
Dillon Eldred
Carson Eldred
Hailey McAllister
Lucas Yeazel
Kaleb Ferland
Ahmad Ali |
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| Caique Seminar - Feb 24, 2008 - 2/25/2008 |
Prof. Caique demonstrating a guillotine defense with Greg Eldred | We had a great seminar with Professor Caique on Feb. 24th. It was good to have Caique back in Indianapolis showing us his incredible stuff. We had a great turnout, and Caique was happy to see everyone once again. This was the first time for several of the newer students to meet Prof. Caique, and they were impressed. Caique still manages to even impress the old timers! We look forward for Caique to return in June, for the Hoosier Open Tournament. |
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| NAGA Champs - 12/1/2007 |
Matt Paronish and Luke Sartino | Great job goes out to Luke Sartino and Matt Paronish for their wins in the NAGA competition on Dec 1st. Luke and Matt competed in the NAGA (North American Grappling Association) 2007 Ohio Grappling Championships in Columbus Ohio. Luke won 1st place in Gi, and 2nd place in No Gi. Matt won 2nd place in Gi and 1st place in No Gi. |
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| Michigan Open - 12/1/2007 |
Dillon, Evan, Carson | The 2nd Annual Mighican Open Tournament was held on Dec 1, 2007. This was our 3rd tournament we helped put on this year in partnership with Team Caique. Harvy Berman, Caique's Black Belt from the Warrior Way Academy in Walled Lake, MI hosted this event. Great job Harvy and to the rest of your staff! We had about 180 competitors, and the event ran without a hitch. We had a few students compete from Indy: Roman Singh, Jason Kesler, Lucas Yeazel, Dillon Eldred, Evan Eldred, and Carson Eldred. Congratulations to our medal winners: Jason Kesler: 1st place
Dillon Eldred: 1st place
Evan Eldred: 1st place
Carson Eldred: 4th place
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| EGO Results - 10/20/2007 |
| We brought home a lot of medals from the EGO (Extreme Grappling Open) on Oct 20th. Great job to all of our Indianapolis Jiu-Jitsu competitors, Steve Kuklish, Roman Singh, Jason Hall, Blake Guingrich, Luke Sartino, and Matt Paronish. Here are our medal winners: Steve Kuklish: Received 2 Gold Medals, one in the White Belt Adult Gi divison and the other in the Masters Gi. He won all of his 8 matches for the day and 7 of them were by submission. Very impressive, and great job Steve! Jason Hall: Received a Gold medal in the Adult Purple Belt Gi division. Blake Guingrich: Received a Silver medal in the Blue Belt Adult Gi division, and a Gold medal in the No Gi division. Luke Sartino: Received a Gold medal in his Kids Gi division, and a Silver Medal in the No Gi. Matt Paronish: Received 2 Gold medals, one in his Kids Gi division, and the other in the No Gi. |
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| Matt Jones wins 1st MMA - 7/21/2007 |
Matt Jones | Congratulations to our student Matt Jones on his first MMA victory. Matt fought in the Elite Cage Fighting event in Bloomington on July 21, 2007. He won by arm bar submission at 1:54 in the first round. Great Job Matt! |
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| EGO Results - 7 Gold Medals - 4/24/2007 |
Steve, Ryan, and Matt | Congratulations and a job well done to our students Steve Kuklish, Ryan Marques, Matt Burosh, Dillon Eldred, and Evan Eldred who competed in the Extreme Grappling Open (EGO) on April 21st. Steve won 3 gold medals with 7 victories, 3 by submission. Steve won in the Gi division, and in two no-Gi divisions. Dillon won gold in both Gi and no-Gi in the kids division, with 2 submissions. Evan also won gold in both Gi and no-Gi kids division, with 2 submissions. Matt Burosh placed 2nd in his Gi division. |
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