Strategic BJJ
MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS TRAINING
Our Approach to Jiu Jitsu
At Strategic BJJ, we teach a modern, practical, and inclusive form of Jiu Jitsu designed for real-world self-defense, mobility, and confidence. While our art is rooted in the foundations of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, we’ve evolved our curriculum to reflect what matters most to our students — community, accessibility, and functional movement — not politics, hierarchy, or outdated traditions.
You won’t find ego-driven culture or rigid expectations here. Our focus is on helping everyday people feel stronger, safer, and more connected — on and off the mats.
What Makes Strategic BJJ Different
Inclusive, Family-Friendly Environment: From youth to adults, hobbyists to competitors, to women’s self-defense, every student has a place here.
Modern Curriculum: We teach techniques that translate to real-life safety and functional fitness — not just competition medals.
Flexible Training: Gi & No Gi, Youth Classes, Women’s Only classes—several options that make training accessible for every schedule and budget.
Community Over Ego: We emphasize teamwork, encouragement, and progress — not politics or titles.
Continuous Growth: Our instructors stay current with evolving techniques and teaching methods, ensuring our students get the best modern training possible.
Our Focus
We’re aware of the conversations happening across the Jiu Jitsu world about names, affiliations, and traditions.
At Strategic BJJ, we don’t get caught up in labels — we focus on people.
Our mission is simple:
To teach effective, inclusive, and confidence-building Jiu Jitsu to every person who walks through our doors.
Are you still “Brazilian Jiu Jitsu”?
Our roots are in traditional BJJ, but we’ve grown beyond the old-school mold. We focus on practical Jiu Jitsu that works for real people — not belt politics or strict traditions.
Are you affiliated with any specific team or headquarters?
Even though we are part of the TAC Team affiliation—we’re proudly independent — our focus is our community and our students.
What’s your teaching philosophy?
Keep it real, keep it respectful, keep it fun. Jiu Jitsu should make your life better — not more stressful.
Do you still teach the fundamentals of BJJ?
Absolutely. Every sweep, submission, and escape we teach comes from solid fundamentals — we just teach them in a modern, adaptable way.
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About Our Martial Arts School
We are committed to helping our students reach their full potential. We believe anyone can improve their body, mind and spirit through the power of martial arts.
We offer kickboxing, Jiu-Jitsu, a comprehensive MMA program, women's self-defense lessons, and youth Jiu-Jitsu programs for kids ages 6+.
Our dedicated and professional instructors will guide you every step of the way in a safe, friendly and controlled environment.
ALTON STUDIO
200 W 3rd St Suite 104
Alton, IL 62002
Phone:
618-368-4756
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203 JF Kennedy St. Suite B.
Hardin, IL 62047
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306 5th St. North Suite
Carrollton, IL 62016
