Strategic BJJ

Updates

Posted on Apr 4, 2021

We hope that all of our students and instructors have a safe and blessed Easter with their families. We’ll see you back on the mats this week!

Posted on Jan 21, 2021

We had a great seminar this past Sunday put on by Coach Kyle Watson!

Posted on Nov 24, 2020

Please click below to see the full map of areas where it is OK to park when coming to class. Also, feel free to reach out to us if you have questions.
RED - Do not park here.
GREEN - OK to park here.
BLUE - Drop off only. Do not leave your car here.

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Black Friday: 25% off of SBJJ Gift Certificates

Nov 24, 2020 – Dec 24, 2020

Need something for the person who loves Jiu-Jitsu or kickboxing? Our gift certificates apply to gear, memberships, private lessons, and more. Contact us for purchase details to do so remotely. We can accept remote payment and can send you a PDF copy of your certificate to print out to make the tr...

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Posted on Nov 24, 2020

Here is our updated schedule. Please check for updates around holidays for any deviations from this schedule. Also, check for procedural or schedule changes related to COVID-19. Thanks and have a great day!

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Posted on Nov 20, 2020

Our new floor mats were just delivered. We roughed them in today and are adding other improvements in the days ahead! This new space is larger and more versatile than our previous location. Stay tuned for more updates!

Posted on Oct 30, 2020

We have exciting news! Our school continues to grow and, in the coming weeks, we’ll be preparing to transition into a new larger facility. Stay tuned to updates by following us on Facebook.

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Posted on Oct 21, 2020

Grappling 4 Gifts is a wonderful program where 100% of donations go to kids fighting against cancer and other serious illnesses. Each year, Grappling 4 Gifts takes donations and purchases gifts and delivers them directly to kids for Christmas. Click below to learn more!

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Posted on Aug 11, 2020

Please join us in wishing Coach Jon Rosener a happy birthday today! Jon is not only a great coach and a pillar of our team, he is also a hard working dad! We wish him the best today!!!

Testimonials

7 months ago

Had our first women's self-defense training today and it was a great experience. The trainer, Keith, showed us basic level fundamentals today. The pace is excellent for beginners. Like Keith said, you can't learn all the techniques in an hour and a half, so we will be continuing the class every other Sunday. This is something I have always wanted to do and now we have an opportunity in the Alton area for women to learn not just self-defense but confidence. I'm so excited to start my journey at Strategic BJJ and look forward to continuing training!

- Joy E

7 months ago

Coach keith and jon are both at the top of my list when it comes to martial arts instructors for adults and children!

- Rich S

a year 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

About Strategic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Introduction

Hello and welcome! We are a Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu Academy serving 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 from around the world, allowing us to develop a breadth of knowledge and great friendships along the way.

Kickboxing/MMA Program

You will see the influences of our instructor's diverse martial arts 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 the Strategic BJJ Team! Let’s make the next part of our story a great one!

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