Savage Citizen Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Savage Citizen Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Omaha operates under the guidance of a team of instructors led by black belts Kristi Russell and Charles Russell, with support from brown and purple belts including Oscar Barrera, Marcus Johnson, Zach Rennels, Jenni Shelsta, and James Donahue. The academy traces its lineage through Rodrigo Vaghi, a 6th degree black belt connected to the original Gracie Academy in Brazil and students of Helio and Rickson Gracie. The school emphasizes both safety and growth, with head instructors certified by IBJJF and trained in SafeSport and CPR. Classes at Savage Citizen cover a broad spectrum of training formats and skill levels. The schedule includes foundational sessions like Core Concepts, as well as more advanced options such as Competition Training in both gi and no-gi. Adults can attend multiple daily classes including early morning Breakfast Club BJJ, lunchtime BJJ HIIT, and evening open mats and drills. The academy also runs specific classes for kids, offering gi and no-gi instruction tailored to younger practitioners. Mobility and conditioning sessions complement the technical training, supporting overall athlete development. The academy’s approach balances technique refinement with practical application, offering structured fundamental classes alongside open mat and team roll sessions. This structure supports practitioners preparing for competition as well as those training for fitness or self-defense. Savage Citizen maintains a clean, bright facility with wheelchair accessibility, reflecting attention to both environment and participant needs.

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