Open Guard Jiu-Jitsu
The Open Guard Whiteboard
Welcome to the Open Guard Whiteboard, the heartbeat of our academy! Whether you're just starting your jiu-jitsu journey or want to see what our community is all about, this is your go-to digital hub. Check below for the latest gym news, exciting upcoming events, new classes, and everything happening with our growing gym family. Take a look around and see what we're building together!
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 Seminar
No Gi Jiu Jitsu Seminar
with Michael “Maven” Mutter
In this intensive 90-minute seminar, you'll learn the art of the front headlock. Discover how to shut down shots, transition seamlessly to dominant angles, and lock in high-percentage submissions like guillotines, anacondas, and D'Arce chokes.
We Are
OPEN
and getting even better!
OPEN GUARD TRAINING CENTER
is getting a major upgrade!
Watch for this sign to change!
When we relocate to the main building, you'll see it flip, stay tuned for the big reveal!
New Mats
More Space
Better Facilities
👷 🦺 🔧 🪚 🏗️ 🔩 👷
Stay Tuned. Big Things Are Coming.
Open Guard Jiu-Jitsu • Team Curran Affiliate • Oconomowoc, WI
Upcoming Seminars & Events
Team Camp & Grill Out
Saturday, September 5th · Kicking Off @ 2:30 PM
Good food, great people, and a perfect summer send-off. Come celebrate the community we've built together! 🔥
What's Happening
- 🎯 Outdoor games & axe throwing
- 🍖 Grill out potluck
- 🎆 Fireworks
- 🔥 Bonfire & s'mores station
- ⛺ Bring your own tent to camp out!
Combat Corner Grappling Championship
Dairyland Open
Represent Open Guard! Gi, No-Gi, or both.
📅 Date
Saturday, September 12, 2026
⏰ Doors Open
7:30 AM | Matches: 9:00 AM
📍 Location
Brown Deer High School
8060 N 60th St, Brown Deer, WI 53223
📺 Live Stream
Rokfin via WIWrestle
💰 Registration Fees
Early Bird
$85
Before July 7
Normal
$105
Before Sept 2
Late
$125
Before Sept 10
+$10 for 2nd division • +$25 Pro No-Gi (cash prizes available)
Spectators: $15 pre-purchase online / $20 at the door (cash only). Athletes & coaches mat access only.
Intro to Jiu-Jitsu: 5-Week Program
Perfect for Beginners, No Experience Needed
$250, Gi Included!
What You'll Get:
5 weeks of structured jiu-jitsu fundamentals
Professional instruction for all fitness levels
A new Open Guard Gi included
A welcoming community to train with
No experience required, just show up!
Limited spots available, don't miss out!
💬 Interested? Reach out to us!
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!
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
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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