Strategic BJJ

Updates

Posted on Jul 10, 2020

We've update our schedule for the summer. Please click below to visit us on Facebook. Give us a like to follow all of our updates!

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Posted on Jun 30, 2020

Meet Daan, the Jiu-Jitsu Man, the newest member of the team. Daan came from over seas recently to help with our kids jiu-Jitsu program. His list of accomplishments are long, but the most notable is his championship in the straw weight of the Dummy Fighting League (DFL). Daan hopes to see you in c...

Posted on Jun 22, 2020

Hello Everyone!

We are excited to announce that with Illinois moving into Phase 4 next week, we will be making some schedule changes. These changes will reflect more of our original schedule. The main change is that we will be moving our first classes of the evening from 5:30pm, back to 6pm. Som...

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Posted on May 22, 2020

Hello Team,
Based upon recent announcements at the state and local level, SBJJ will be able to reopen on June 1st with our regular class schedule. We will post an updated schedule on our website, and Facebook page, that will show the new times for classes. We have made slight adjustments from our...

Posted on Mar 30, 2020

Strategic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, like many other businesses throughout Illinois, is having to extend our closure. Coach Rosener and I are still working on providing our students with digital content to keep them active during this crazy time we are in. If there is ANYTHING that will help the commun...

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Temporarily Closed

Mar 19, 2020 – Apr 19, 2020

We are temporarily closed. Please message us for more details! Please be safe in the coming days and we'll see you on the mats soon!

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Posted on Feb 11, 2020

Coach Steinacher wins his bout at this weekend’s Fuji World Pro event, competing alongside 6 other teammates. The team won 4 of their bouts but all put forward a great showing. Thanks to Fuji BJJ and BJJ Fanatics for bringing this event to STL!

Posted on Jan 22, 2020

Meet our head instructor, Keith Steinacher. With over a decade of grappling experience, Keith is a Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Kyle Watson, has wrestled competitively for a number of years in both folkstyle and combat wrestling events, and regularly seeks cross-training opportunities...

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Posted on Dec 18, 2019

We hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Here is our Holiday schedule for the end of December and the first week of January:
12/21/19 - Closed
12/22/19 - Closed
12/23/19 - Normal Monday Schedule
12/24/19 - Closed - Team Open Mat at WMA in St. Louis from 11am-1pm
12/25/19 - Closed...

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Testimonials

4 months ago

I visited for a night of training, and even though the gym didn't have scheduled hours, they opened up and I was able to come in for a great training session! Keith is an amazing instructor who has dedicated many years to martial arts. If you're looking for a great gym, I highly suggest checking them out!

- Mitchell G

5 months ago

I've been training here for about a month and I could not be happier with the experience. The team is very welcoming and helpful and the instructors are very talented, not only in the martial arts, but in the way they can give a breakdown of how a technique works and how you can modify it to fit your particular scenario/body/build. I look forward to training here for a long time! If you're near Alton, IL and want to roll, this is where to do it!

- Isaac B

11 months 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!!

- Jay K

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.

MMA/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!

Fitness Program

With each class we hope to instill individuals with the skills, knowledge, and self-confidence needed to develop their own version of a healthier lifestyle. Our goal is to help individuals learn how to safely and effectively reach their goals regardless of whether they are in class or in their own living-room. Going to the gym is only one part of a healthy lifestyle, more important is an intelligent and sustainable routine. This class is a steppingstone to help those looking to begin their journey towards wellness.

Every class will vary but will offer a total body workout through circuit training, HIIT, Tabata, and body weight exercises. All fitness levels are welcome, and all classes can be modified to suit the needs/goals of individuals. While the primary goal of this class is to get people moving and help improve their overall health, we also want to help create a positive mindset towards exercise that can be carried into everyday life.

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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