Strategic BJJ

Updates

Posted on Aug 14, 2019

Watson Martial Arts Affiliation “Team Training” on 8/10/19 was a big success. We are proud to be one of many great schools that is part of this organization!!!!

Posted on Aug 6, 2019

Strategic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu spent the weekend with their Watson Martial Arts teammates at a training camp near Steeleville, Mo. It is team events like this that are one more reason to train with people who have your improvement in mind. They want you to get better, faster, stronger, and better ...

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Posted on Aug 6, 2019

We are excited to announce that Jon Rosener will join our team of coaches this August. Jon will be teaching a kickboxing curriculum on Tuesdays/Thursdays at 6pm, starting on August 27th. Jon has an diverse background in both striking and grappling martial arts. He holds an 8-7 MMA record. He earn...

Posted on Jul 26, 2019

We are excited to have joined the ranks of the BJJ Globetrotters. This group, and our membership in it, signifies that we approach Jiu-Jitsu from a team mentality, and that team is larger than just one school or affiliation. BJJ Practitioners are here to help make each other better, on and off of...

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Fight Like A Girl - Self-Defense Seminar

Sep 15, 2019 – Sep 15, 2019

This seminar is for Women/Men of all ages (younger attendees need to be able to follow basic instructions).

Please bring the following: water to drink, comfortable clothes (something you'd do Yoga in)

Please arrive 15 minutes early so that you'll have time to fill out a waiver before the start ...

Self-Defense Sunday

Aug 18, 2019 – Aug 18, 2019

This is the first in our series of Sunday afternoon self-defense seminars. This one will be held in our Alton location. The goal is to give you an opportunity to get exposed to the mindset and techniques needed to defend one's self. The class is for teens and adults interested in learning self de...

Grand Opening / Open House

Aug 10, 2019 – Aug 10, 2019

We are excited to share Strategic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with the Alton riverbend area! Come join us to see our facility and learn about our programs for kids and adults. We will have experienced practitioners on hand to let you see what it’s all about. Click on the "sign up button" below and then m...

Posted on Jul 24, 2019

We are in the last weeks of summer break. We would love to be your kids after-school activity of choice. Our martial arts school serves the greater alton/godfrey area. We are close to Bethalto, East Alton, Grafton, and Wood River as well. Come visit us and let your kid(s) try a Brazilian Jiu-Jits...

Posted on Jun 12, 2019

We are excited to announce that we will be re-opening our training facility inside of the Riverbender.com building in downtown Alton! Contact us to get information on classes or book a group training session for your organization!

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Testimonials

2 weeks ago

If you are looking for a good program for kids, this is it! Coach Keith is amazing in teaching and working with the kids! We have been in this program with Coach Keith for 9 months and I have seen good changes with my son. The skills that he teaches them can be used in every day life, protecting or defending themselves and making them more confident. You will not find a better program or instructor than Strategic BJJ with Coach Keith!!!

- Kristina T

4 weeks ago

Great group of guys! I’ve known Keith the instructor for many years and his teaching is next to none. In the 3 weeks I’ve been here the techniques have come together so fast I can’t believe my progress already. Great physical workout and mind challenging martial art! Top notch right here!!

- Justin K

3 weeks ago

New location but same great instruction provided by Keith Steinacher who has years of experience training under some of the best teachers and competitors in the US.

- Logan W

About Strategic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Introduction

Hello! We are a Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu Academy who serves the greater Alton, Illinois area. We are affiliated with Watson Martial Arts in St. Louis and our competition affiliation is with TacTeam BJJ. Our school is also a member of the BJJ Globetrotters organization.

Lineage

Our school's original lineage was: Helio Gracie (Founder) > Royler Gracie (Gracie Humaitá) > Wilmington "Megaton" Diaz (Gracie Humaitá) > Jack McVicker (McVicker Martial Arts) > Kyle Watson (Watson Martial Arts) > Keith Steinacher (Strategic BJJ)

Our current lineage and the source of our affiliate team structure is as follows: Helio Gracie (Founder) > Rickson Gracie (GJJ) > Jorge Pereira (J. Pereira Jiu-Jitsu) > Leo Dalla (Leo Dalla Jiu-Jitsu) > Jared Weiner (Tac Team BJJ) > Kyle Watson (Watson Martial Arts) > Keith Steinacher (Strategic BJJ)

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Program

You will see the influences of Folk-style wrestling, Sambo, Judo, and other grappling arts, in our BJJ classes and seminars. This variety comes from our instructors' varied training experience and their travels to train domestically and internationally. Our instructors have trained with so many wonderful instructors/practitioners, allowing us to develop a breadth of knowledge and great friendships along the way.

Fit 2 Fight Kickboxing Program

You will see the influences of our instructor's diverse background. Jon Rosener has a Black belt in TKD from Sonny Hatten, as well as years of experience working with MMA greats like Kyle Watson and well known Muay Thai instructors Jason Ciluffo, Micah Bagby, and Elmir Kulsoman. Jon is an experienced fighter and knows what it takes to make you a technical striker and get in fighting shape!

Summary

It is our continuing privilege to bring the martial arts we love to the people of the Riverbend area, including Alton, Godfrey, Bethalto, Wood River, East Alton, and beyond. Whether you want to learn some self-defense, competitive grappling, build confidence, get in better shape, or just to de-stress at the end of your day, you will love our classes. We hope to welcome you soon to Team Strategic BJJ. Let’s make the next part of our story a great one!

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