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 Training Center is Now Closed — We’ll Keep You Updated
OPEN GUARD TRAINING CENTER
is getting a major upgrade!
We are thrilled to share a massive update with you. We're upgrading our facility to build a home base that matches the dedication, energy, and community you bring to the mat every single day.
Here is a preview of what's coming to your new training ground:
Fresh Air & Open Energy
We're installing an internal garage door inside the training room. When the sessions heat up, we roll it up to bring in real airflow.
Unmatched Elbow Room
With just under 2,000 sq. ft. of premium mat space, you'll have all the room you need to drill and roll without tripping over the next group.
Family-First Comfort
We're building a dedicated viewing area so parents and siblings can relax in comfort while watching our youth athletes grow and thrive.
Cold Fire Wellness Recovery Zone
Next-level training requires next-level recovery. Take advantage of our built-in cold plunge and red light therapy.
The #bullyproofwi HQ
This isn't just a gym; it's a home base for our seminars, youth programs, and the entire no-ego movement across Wisconsin.
Thank you for being the heart of this community. We can't wait to open these doors for you.
See You on the Mats
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Open Guard Jiu-Jitsu • Team Curran Affiliate • Oconomowoc, WI
Upcoming Seminars & Events
Wednesday Open Mat
Same team. More rolls. Train with teammates of all levels, build your skills, timing and confidence, and improve in a relaxed, open training environment as part of a supportive BJJ community.
Jeff Curran — Cocoa Beach Retreat
Jeff Curran leads the training alongside a crew of black belt instructors, bringing top-tier jiu-jitsu to beautiful Cocoa Beach. Attendance is capped this year for more mat space and a better training environment.
Location: Beachside Hotel & Suites, Cocoa Beach, FL
Early Registration: $445 — valid until October 31, 2026
Instructor lineup: Announced closer to the retreat date
Hotel booking: Call the front desk at Beachside Hotel & Suites and mention Group Code BJJ RETREATS to reserve through the courtesy room block.
Upcoming Competitions
NAGA Chicago No-Gi & Gi Grappling Championship
The North American Grappling Association comes to Oak Lawn. Compete in No-Gi and Gi divisions with double-elimination brackets that guarantee 2 matches.
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Location: Oak Lawn Pavilion, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Format: Double-elimination brackets (guaranteed 2 matches)
Pricing: Compete for as low as $79
Prizes: Money prizes for No-Gi Expert Absolute division winners. Championship belts for all children and teens 1st place winners.
BELIEVE Kids and Teens Jiu Jitsu Championship
A jiu jitsu championship for kids and teens. Sign up through Smoothcomp and come compete.
Date: November 22, 2026
Location: The Recplex, 9900 Terwell Ter, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
Format: Double elimination
Spectators: $15 spectator fee
Bonus: Free T-shirt for the first 50
Grappling Industries Milwaukee
BJJ Gi & NoGi Round Robin Tournament. Pre-registration only, with no registrations accepted at the event. Registration and payment must be completed by the deadline.
Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
Location: OAW Indoor Sports Complex, 5330 S. Racine Ave., New Berlin, WI
Times: Doors open 7:30 AM · Event starts 9:00 AM
Normal registration: $90 (1–2 divisions) through Nov 14
Late registration: $125 (1–2 divisions) through Dec 1
Absolute divisions: $30 · Spectators: $15 (cash only)
NAGA Wisconsin No-Gi & Gi Grappling Championship
The North American Grappling Association comes to New Berlin. Compete in No-Gi and Gi divisions with double-elimination brackets that guarantee 2 matches.
Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026
Location: OAW Indoor Sports Complex, New Berlin, WI 53146
Format: Double-elimination brackets (guaranteed 2 matches)
Pricing: Compete for as low as $79
Prizes: Money prizes for No-Gi Expert Absolute division winners. Championship belts for all children and teens 1st place winners.
🥋 Updated Classes
Hapkido Schedule
w/ Dave L. & Pat R.
Day & Time: Tuesdays at 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Coaches: Dave L. & Pat R.
Level: All skill levels welcome
What You Will Get:
Hapkido is a versatile Korean martial art that combines joint locks, pressure points, throws, and dynamic kicks to redirect an attacker's power and neutralize threats efficiently.
Build real-world self-defense skills, improve confidence, and train with experienced instructors in a tradition-focused, ego-free environment.
Gi Schedule
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — All Skill Levels Welcome
Mondays: 12:00 – 1:00 PM & 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Tuesdays: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Wednesdays: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Saturdays: 9:00 – 10:00 AM
What You Will Get:
Put on the Gi and find your path. Build skills, reduce stress, and improve focus through structured, technique-driven Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes led by our experienced coaching staff.
All belt levels welcome. Train under the official Team Curran curriculum.
Women's Only Schedule
w/ Coach Tammy
Day & Time: Mondays at 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Format: Gi
Coach: Coach Tammy
Level: All skill levels welcome — zero experience needed
Stronger Together
Learn at your own pace. Grow beyond your limits. No ego, just growth. Build confidence, join a supportive community, and develop discipline on and off the mat.
Moms can train at the same time as their kids — together on the mats, stronger as a family.
No-Gi Schedule
Coach Kodi (Tue & Thu) · Coach Jarrett (Wed)
Tuesdays: 5:30 – 6:30 PM — Coach Kodi, Asst. Coach Tyler H.
Wednesdays: 5:30 – 6:30 PM — Coach Jarrett
Thursdays: 12:00 – 1:00 PM & 5:30 – 6:30 PM — Coach Kodi, Asst. Coach Tyler H.
Level: All skill levels welcome
Control Any Situation, On or Off the Mat
No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu training focused on takedowns, transitions, top control, and submission grappling. Build skills, reduce stress, and improve your game in a community-driven environment.
Beginner Schedule
Zero Experience Needed · Endless Potential
Mondays: 12:00 – 1:00 PM (Gi) · 5:30 – 6:30 PM (Curriculum) · 6:30 – 8:00 PM (Gi)
Tuesdays: 12:00 – 1:00 PM (Gi) · 6:30 – 8:00 PM (Hapkido)
Wednesdays: 5:30 – 6:30 PM (Gi) · 6:30 – 8:00 PM (Gi)
Thursdays: 12:00 – 1:00 PM (Gi)
Saturdays: 9:00 – 10:00 AM (Gi)
Learn · Grow · Belong
Not sure where to start? This is the recommended schedule for new students. Learn at your own pace, grow beyond your limits, and join a community that has no ego — just growth.
Train under the official Team Curran curriculum with a clear path from white to blue belt and beyond.
Kickboxing Schedule
w/ Coach Jabari · Black Belt in Kickboxing
Tuesdays: 6:45 – 7:45 PM
Thursdays: 6:45 – 7:45 PM
Coach: Jabari S. — Black Belt, Kickboxing
Level: All skill levels welcome
Master the Combination. Control the Distance.
A dynamic stand-up combat sport and high-intensity workout that combines the punching techniques of boxing with powerful full-body kicks for fitness, competition, and self-defense.
Build skills, burn calories, and improve your confidence under the guidance of a Black Belt instructor.
Youth Schedule
Coach Tim (Tue) · Coach Tyler W. & Coach Cortney (Thu)
Mondays: 5:30 – 6:30 PM — NoGi "Wrestling"
Tuesdays: 5:30 – 6:30 PM — Gi — Coach Tim, Asst. Coaches Eliana & David
Thursdays: 5:30 – 6:30 PM — NoGi — Coach Tyler W. & Coach Cortney
Saturdays: 9:00 – 10:00 AM — Gi
Level: All skill levels welcome
Little Champions, Big Confidence.
Courage, respect, and discipline in every class. Our youth program builds confidence, teaches respect, and develops real skills in a safe, encouraging environment — from white belt all the way up.
Stand tall, stay safe, master the basics.
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!
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!
📢 New Announcements
Honoring Our First Responders — 25% Hero Discount
We are proud to honor the men and women who serve our community every day. Active first responders — including firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and EMTs — receive a 25% discount on an Individual Membership.
How to claim: Ask when you're in next, or reach out directly.
[email protected]
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!
Leave Us a Google Review!
Share Your BJJ Journey
Your experience makes a difference. Help future students find their home on the mats by telling the community what makes Open Guard feel like home. Every story helps the next student step onto 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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