Grappling Industries: Milwaukee — June 20, 2026
Come join the Open Guard team at OAW Indoor Sports Complex in New Berlin, WI for a BJJ Gi & NoGi Round Robin Tournament.
Doors open at 7:30 AM, event starts at 9:00 AM. Normal registration is $90 (before May 30). Pre-registration only!
The Open Guard Whiteboard
The Evolution of Our Whiteboard
The physical whiteboard has always been our go to hub for team history and updates. As we grow, this new digital board ensures you're in the loop whether you're on the mats or at home, helping us build a space that elevates everyone. That said, make sure to still take a look at that physical location when you are at the gym! We will continue hanging posters there for upcoming events and details on how to get involved.
📣 Now, on to this week's announcements!
Upcoming Seminars & Events
Grappling Industries: Milwaukee
BJJ Gi & NoGi Round Robin Tournament
Location: OAW Indoor Sports Complex, 5330 S. Racine Ave., New Berlin, WI
Doors Open: 7:30 AM | Event Starts: 9:00 AM
Spectators: $15 (Cash Only)
Normal Registration
$90
1 or 2 Divisions • Before May 30 @ 11:59pm
Late Registration
$125
1 or 2 Divisions • Before June 16 @ 11:59pm
Per Absolute Division — $30 • Pre-Registration Only
6-Week Youth Jiu-Jitsu Summer Program
Boys & Girls, Ages 4 and Up — No Class July 3rd
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Open Mat After: 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Price: $50 total (covers all 6 weeks!)
Spots: 20 available — 12:30 PM class added once 11 AM is full
What to Expect:
✅ Grappling fundamentals & safe falling techniques
✅ Self-discipline, focus, and respect
✅ Wear comfortable athletic clothing (no zippers/buttons) & bring a water bottle
Spaces are limited — secure your child's spot today!
New 6-Week Adult Summer Program
Introduction to Jiu-Jitsu
Train while your youth is doing dance or jiu-jitsu! This is the perfect opportunity to get started on the mats in a beginner-friendly, supportive environment.
Day & Time: Fridays at 11:00 AM
Dates: June 5 – July 17 (No class July 3rd)
Cost: $50 (covers all 6 weeks)
What You'll Build:
🥋 Strong Jiu-Jitsu skills
⚡ Technique, transitions & top control
Spots are limited — register today!
Small Group 2-Day NoGi Intensive
Stand-Up for Jiu-Jitsu — with Coach Kodi
Time: 8:00 – 10:00 AM (both days)
Members
$150
Non-Members
$195
What You'll Cover:
🤼 Hand fighting, clinch control & wrestling for BJJ
🎯 Individualized coaching, feedback & live application
📋 Leave with a game plan for stand-up exchanges
🧠 Wrestling concepts adapted specifically for Jiu-Jitsu
🔧 Troubleshooting strategies when things don't go to plan
⭐ Bonus: Competition-proven takedown & how to integrate it
Limited to 8 spots — reserve yours now!
🥋 Updated Classes
Modern Arnis
Filipino Martial Arts Class
with Coach Rick Martin — 1st-Degree Black Belt, 30 years of dedication to the art
What You'll Learn:
🥢 Stick and knife fighting techniques
🛡️ Practical real-world self-defense
🔒 Disarming and joint-lock applications
✊ Empty-hand combat skills
Join Us — All Levels Welcome!
Combat Conditioning
with Coach Jabari — Grappling Industries Prep
Jabari's Friday night 6:30 PM class is switching to Combat Conditioning to get the team ready for Grappling Industries on June 20th. Whether you're competing or just want to level up your fitness and intensity, this is the class to be at.
What to Expect:
💥 High-intensity conditioning drills
🤼 Competition-focused technique sharpening
🏆 Mental toughness & match preparation
Starts
May 29, 2026
Last Class
June 19, 2026
Tournament
June 20, 2026
Monday Kids NoGi
w/ Wrestling Emphasis — Coach Katie
Day & Time: Mondays at 5:30 PM
Coach: Coach Katie
What Your Kids Will Build:
🤼 Strong wrestling skills
⚡ Takedowns, transitions & top control
🛡️ Confidence, discipline & teamwork
Train Hard. Have Fun. Be a Champion.
Women's Only Gi Class
with Coach Tammy
Day: Mondays starting May 11th
Time: 5:30 PM
Happening during: Youth NoGi / Wrestling Class at 5:30 PM
Family Training Together
Moms can train at the same time as their kids — stronger together, better together. One team. One family. Together on the mats.
📢 New Announcements
Congratulations, Joshua & Nathan!
Arrowhead High School Graduation Party — Heineck Brothers
Date: Saturday, June 27th, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Delafield Brewhaus — 3832 Hillside Dr, Delafield, WI 53018
Food: Dinner provided — Pizza Buffet — Beer, wine & soda (cash bar)
RSVP to Jayme by June 10th
📞 414-333-8055
Please help us celebrate these two outstanding young men — we are so proud of them! 🎉
Construction Coming Soon!
The Training Center Is Getting an Upgrade!
Big things are on the way at Open Guard! We're building out the space to enhance your training experience. Pardon our dust, keep training hard, and stay tuned for the big reveal!
Stay Tuned. Big Things Are Coming. 🏗️
Leave Us a Yelp Review!
Share Your BJJ Journey
Your experience makes a difference. If Open Guard has had a positive impact on you or your family, we'd love for you to share it on Yelp — it helps future students find their home on the mats!
Why it matters:
⭐ Helps families in Lake Country discover Open Guard
⭐ Builds trust for beginners who are nervous to try
⭐ Takes less than 2 minutes — and means the world to us!
New Referral Program: Earn $50!
We are excited to officially launch the Open Guard Referral Program! If you refer a friend who signs up, you both get a $50 credit. That credit can be used directly in Dan & Uriah's Pro Shop. It's a win for you, a win for your friend, and a win for our growing gym community.
Special Youth Offering
If a youth student brings in a youth referral, both students get to pick a prize from the Toy Box! See Josh for details.
P.S. This program is retroactive to January 13th! If you've referred someone who joined since then, please email us at [email protected] so we can apply your credits.
Supporting Our Own: Looking for Creatives
We're working on a few exciting projects around the gym, including a digital tribute and ongoing social media content. Before looking outside the gym for help, we want to support the talent inside the Open Guard family! We are looking to connect with anyone who does professional or freelance work in:
If this is you, we'd love to build with the talent we already have on the mats! Reach out to us at [email protected] to connect.
🤝 Open Door & Office Hours
As we move forward, I want to make sure I am available to the team. My office hours are:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Daily
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
What are office hours for? Whether you want to discuss your personal training goals, offer feedback on the gym, ask questions about your membership, or just grab a coffee and talk Jiu Jitsu, my door is open. Building spaces that elevate others starts with communication, so please don't hesitate to drop in.
💡 Interested in Teaching?
If you are passionate about the sport and interested in joining our coaching staff, contact me to learn how. We are always looking for dedicated individuals to help lead our classes.
[email protected]Community Hub: Share With The Gym Family
Do you have an announcement for the whiteboard, job opportunity, community event, or other? Email us at [email protected]
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