Mad Science Judo and BJJ

Mad Science Judo and BJJ in Clinton, Tennessee, operates under the guidance of Coach Ted Chittenden, a retired Army officer with over four decades of martial arts experience. Ted’s background includes extensive military service and a deep commitment to teaching, supported by a team of instructors affiliated with the Pedro Sauer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu association. This includes Coach Dave, a purple belt and Air Force veteran; Coach Cody, a blue belt in BJJ and orange belt in Judo with Marine Corps experience; and Coach Mariah, a blue belt who leads the Women’s Only Program alongside her work as a registered nurse. The leadership reflects a blend of practical experience and formal lineage. Training at Mad Science covers both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo, with youth and adult classes offered in gi and no-gi formats. The academy’s schedule includes specialized youth wrestling and kickboxing programs, alongside adult combatives classes that integrate gi-based Jiu-Jitsu techniques. Open mat sessions are available regularly, including members-only times, providing students with ample opportunity to drill and spar beyond structured class hours. The programming emphasizes steady progression through fundamentals to more advanced skills, catering to a range of ages and interests. The gym’s curriculum balances grappling arts with striking, evidenced by its inclusion of adult kickboxing and wrestling classes. Youth programs focus on foundational skills in Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, and wrestling, supporting athletic development from an early age. Mad Science maintains a practical approach to martial arts training, reflecting the instructors’ diverse backgrounds and a shared emphasis on disciplined skill-building rather than competition accolades.

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