Chris Howe Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

“Excellent instruction from a masters black belt gi and no gi world champion. Whether you looking for a good community, a different type of workout, solid self-defense, or to be a competitor, Chris provides a perfect environment, with the knowledge of a instructor whose game is competition proven. Would recommend to anyone!”

“I brought my 6 year old son to Chris Howe on the heals of the lockdown. I needed something for him to do to burn some energy and I thought martial arts might be something we could do together. I was a little hesitant getting in the mat as I didn’t know what to expect. Four years later it has become a part of our life and we look forward to class every week. My son (now ten) is excited to bring his younger brother into the fold and we are all having a blast. Chris and Justin are a wealth of knowledge in the sport and the kids coaches are amazing. Shout out to Jonas, Gidon, and Jeremy! I highly recommend to anyone on the fence to come and give it a try.”

“My sons are attending kids jiu jitsu classes and I could not be more impressed with the instruction they receive from Chris and the rest of the instructors. Chris offers a welcoming, safe environment that makes the classes fun while putting an emphasis on properly teaching fundamentals. My kids have learned so much in a short period of time, and they genuinely look forward to attending the classes. Thanks Chris!”

“If you've ever considered trying BJJ but felt a bit intimidated, this is the place for you. Chris Howe is not only the best coach in Indiana but also one of the most approachable and patient instructors I've come across. From the very first day, I felt welcomed by both the coaches and the students. Everyone here is committed to building a strong, supportive community. For beginners, BJJ can seem overwhelming at first, but Chris and his team do a phenomenal job of breaking down the fundamentals. They take extra time to ensure newbies feel comfortable, giving personalized attention whenever needed. I was worried about keeping up, but Chris's structured approach to teaching made it easy to follow and progress at my own pace. Plus, any questions or fears I had were addressed right away with patience and understanding. Common questions like “Is BJJ too intense for beginners?” or “Do I need to be in great shape to start?” are answered every day on the mats. No matter your fitness level, age, or experience, Chris and the team will help you build the skills and confidence to succeed. The best part? It’s more than just a workout — it’s a family. Joining this gym has been one of the best decisions I’ve made for my health and well-being. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to get stronger, learn self-defense, and become part of an amazing community!”

“My son started day 1 of the kids class almost 3 years ago and it’s been a terrific experience. Justin is a terrific instructor with great patience working with kids of all different personalities. There’s always multiple upper belts helping out and it’s amazing how good they get so quick. Training here gave him the confidence to go out for middle school wrestling and start at his weight class in his first year which never would have happened without Justin and his really good training partners It’s been great for me too. I’ve been a student of Chris since we moved here and it’s something my son and I can do together and allows me get in more for my favorite hobby than I could otherwise! I don’t know the motivation behind the recent posts, but there’s not an ounce of truth to them. I say that confidently because our son never misses class, we always stay to watch what at this point amounts to 100s of classes, and there’s 20+ kids in each class whose parents stay to watch too (it’s fun to watch and everybody gets to know each other quick) So no way no how and i'd hate for another kid who could have a similar experience to ours to miss out”