OG Jiu-Jitsu

At OG Jiu-Jitsu, our mission is to bring authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to the heart of rural South Dakota. We aim to increase submission grappling skills while promoting fitness, confidence, and effective self-defense in a family-friendly environment. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced martial artist, we have something for everyone.

Our Offerings:

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Jiu-Jitsu 101 Didactic (FREE)

Get a comprehensive introduction to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Our free sessions cover curriculum reviews, principles, rules, examples, and demonstrations. Perfect for beginners to get acquainted with the basics.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Group Classes

Join our Gi and no Gi classes to improve your grappling skills. Learn and practice with others in a supportive group setting.

Self-Defense

Learn practical self-defense techniques that can be applied in real-life situations. Our classes focus on street self-defense and defense against strikes.

Private Lessons

Get personalized instruction tailored to your specific needs and goals. Perfect for those looking to advance quickly or focus on particular areas of their training.

Women’s Self-Defense Seminar

Empower yourself with our specialized self-defense seminar designed specifically for women. Learn techniques and strategies to stay safe and confident.

Healthcare/Workplace Violence Prevention and De-escalation Training

Our training programs for healthcare professionals and workplaces focus on violence prevention and de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe environment.

Law Enforcement Hand-to-Hand Combat Training

Specialized training for law enforcement officers, focusing on effective hand-to-hand combat techniques that enhance safety and control in the field.

Our Curriculum:

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TOP Principles

Master the four main principles for effective guard passing and pins. Learn to control your opponent from the top position and apply techniques with ease.

BOTTOM Principles

Develop the unique skill of fighting from the back. Learn the principles to handle pressure and weight, make guard retention effortless, and apply techniques for sweeps, reversals, and submissions.

21 Snake Moves

Also known as shrimp escapes, these techniques help you change position while withstanding weight and pressure. Integral for guard retention and essential for live sparring and competition.

4 Guard Passing Rules

Neutralize your opponent’s best weapon with our intuitive, easy, and efficient guard passing rules.

Guard Passing Fundamentals

Simplified guard passes into principles and two alternatives: over or under. Your opponent will be getting smashed!

Standup Game

Gain proficiency in throws and takedowns in both gi and no gi formats. All fights start standing—learn to dominate from the start.

Submission Holds

Learn various submission holds, joint locks, and strangleholds. Most importantly, gain confidence in defending against submissions from skilled opponents.

Specialized Training

Tailored programs for women’s self-defense, workplace violence, and healthcare-specific de-escalation training.

Kids Programs

Our kids’ programs emphasize self-control, discipline, integrity, fitness, competitiveness, and fun!

Environmental Learning and Live Sparring

Engage in live situational sparring and pressure testing techniques with variable resistance. Our cooperative learning environment is family-oriented and supportive.

Merit-Based Belt Testing

Achieve recognized milestones through our merit-based belt system, recognized by the USFBJJ with international recognition.

Join us at OG Jiu-Jitsu and start your journey towards mastering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Whether for fitness, self-defense, or competition, we have the right program for you.