Testimonials

Bellum Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is an amazing place for any person at any level to start or continue their Jiu Jitsu journey. Brian and Derek are incredible, knowledgeable, patient, professors. They provide each individual student with personalized feedback and instructions.

Also, they are always willing to answer individual (and group) questions and address different situations and help with a technique question. I am 48 and started Jiu Jitsu recently. I have bad knees and through the instruction I get from Brian and Derek I am able to customize and adapt movement and technique to perform at the level I want to.

At Bellum we have a community of friendly and welcoming people who received me open arms and made me feel part of the group from day one. Bellum is the type of place where you look forward going to. I would highly recommend Bellum to anyone: man, woman, child, adolescent, adult or master (fancy for old ) to continue or to start training BJJ.

Brian and Derek will be your partners on and off the mat they will support whatever your goals are and help you achieve them taking in consideration your personal abilities.

I chose Bellum because it is the first combat sport places I’ve been where I didn’t feel different because I was a female. I felt that I was equally valued and treated the same as everybody else. The leadership is transparent, authentic and has strong values. I love the culture and community here as a result of their efforts. I’m not going to say Jiu jitsu changed my life or anything dramatic, but I will stand behind the fact that some experiences that happen on the mat have shaped other approaches in different areas of my life. I’ve also never regretted showing up to class. I have many times regretted not going. Bellum is my home forever and is shaping my fighting DNA both on the mat and in life.

My BJJ journey has grown exponentially since I have returned to Bellum. I have been to other gyms and the care and personal instruction I receive here from each instructor is phenomenal. Each instructor makes it their goal to have a one on ones as much as possible during class so we understand each technique.

I was always interested in martial arts and specifically Brazilian Jiu jitsu. I looked around my area, read some reviews, visited a couple schools before finally deciding on Bellum. I’m so glad I chose Bellum! I was a little insecure at first, but Professor Derek and Professor Brian immediately made me feel comfortable and at ease. I decided to have my teenage son join as well.

Since joining, my son and I have learned so much about BJJ and we absolutely love it! Our confidence is at an all time high and our stamina has increased greatly. I’ve also lost nearly 40lbs! Derek and Brian’s ability to teach, coach and motivate is second to none! And the people training at Bellum are great as well. My son and I consider everyone, from professors to the other students family. It’s been a great way to spend time with my son also. We will never stop training!