Garra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA

Garra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA in Kokomo, Indiana, is guided by head instructor Jacob Hurlock, a black belt under James Clingerman with over 14 years of experience and a background as a varsity wrestling coach. The gym was established to offer a full spectrum of martial arts training, combining Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, kickboxing, and MMA under one roof. Garra operates with two large mat areas and a full cage, supporting both amateur and professional fighters alongside those training for fitness and self-defense. Instruction at Garra covers both gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with fundamentals classes designed especially for kids aged 10 and up as well as adults new to the sport. The curriculum advances through intermediate and competition-level classes, with dedicated sessions for those preparing to compete. Wrestling fundamentals are reinforced in Sunday classes led by Wilson Lopshire, a purple belt and former college wrestler, while striking is coached by Matt Hightower, who holds a black belt in Hawaiian Kempo and a brown belt in BJJ. Strength and conditioning for fighters is managed by Matt Boor, who also runs a Saturday morning Fight Camp. Beyond structured classes, Garra offers open mat times for adults to drill and spar freely. The facility includes men’s and women’s locker rooms and is wheelchair accessible. The gym’s programming reflects a practical approach to martial arts training, emphasizing skill development and physical preparedness across multiple disciplines in a single location.

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