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
🥋
Open Guard Jiu-Jitsu • Team Curran Affiliate • Oconomowoc, WI
Upcoming Seminars & Events
Ki Martin Jiu-Jitsu Seminar
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Open Guard Jiu-Jitsu Academy, 132 S Concord Rd, Oconomowoc, WI
Cost: Free to attend — proudly covered by our community sponsors
Join Ki Martin, a First-Degree Black Belt, for a focused seminar on positional control. Explore the “Ladder of Dominance” — maintain control, improve your position, and win exchanges. Suitable for Gi and No-Gi training. Open mat follows the seminar.
Jeff Curran Jiu-Jitsu Seminar
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Open Guard Jiu-Jitsu Academy, 132 S Concord Rd, Oconomowoc, WI
Cost: Free to attend — proudly covered by our community sponsors
Elite instruction from a 5th-degree black belt & veteran MMA fighter. Dave W. will be receiving his 3rd-degree black belt promotion. Open mat follows the seminar.
Curran Jiu-Jitsu Affiliate Day & Corn Roast
Join Team Curran affiliates from across the region for a fun day of open mat training, community, and a corn roast. All belt levels welcome — come roll, connect, and celebrate the jiu-jitsu family under the Pedro Sauer association.
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Open Mat: 12:00 PM
Corn Roast: 1:00 PM
Location: Team Curran Headquarters — 102 W Woodstock, Crystal Lake, IL
BYOB — Everyone welcome! Come train, eat, and hang with your jiu-jitsu family. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow Team Curran affiliates and enjoy the day.
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
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.
JCI 4
Athletes First. Always.
Middleweight Championship
Serafin vs. Mutter
Location: The MAC, Crystal Lake, IL
Watch Live: Subscribe on YouTube
Pankration at Primal 19
Hybrid Card — Proudly Supporting Grassroots MMA
MMA Marketplace Presents
Community • Competition • Opportunity
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Format: Hybrid Card (Pankration)
🥋 Updated Classes
New Curriculum Class
w/ Coach Raul
Day & Time: Mondays at 11:00 AM
Coach: Coach Raul
Level: White to Blue Belt (all experience levels welcome)
What You Will Get:
Team Sauer White to Blue technique — perfect for beginners or experienced practitioners honing their skills.
Advance your game with a step-by-step roadmap using the official Team Curran curriculum.
Video instruction available at www.jeffcurrantv.com
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
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 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.
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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