Roughstock Jiu Jitsu

Roughstock Jiu Jitsu is led by Austin Clements, a brown belt awarded by Professor Rick Bateman in 2024. Austin began training in 2020 alongside his children and quickly transitioned into coaching, focusing on both youth and adult instruction. The academy emphasizes not only technical skill but also understanding the reasoning behind techniques, encouraging a mindset that balances physical training with mental resilience. The school offers instruction in both gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with dedicated classes for kids and adults. Kids typically train in athletic clothing for no-gi and wear traditional gis for gi classes, while adults follow a similar structure. Coaches Patrick Imgram, Briana Clements, and Keith Malay all hold blue belts and contribute to a diverse teaching staff with a particular focus on youth development, women’s empowerment, and inclusive training for all ages and backgrounds. Roughstock Jiu Jitsu maintains an open mat policy that welcomes students from the gym as well as visitors from other academies, providing an informal setting for rolling and technique exchange. The facility is wheelchair accessible, reflecting a practical approach to accommodating a range of practitioners in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

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