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Wrestling in Rockford: About Black Flag Wrestling If you are looking for high level Wrestling in Rockford, you are in the right place. Wrestling has always been one of the toughest and most effective combat sports, and it continues to grow in popularity throughout Northern Illinois. At Black Flag Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling is not treated as […]

No-Gi Open Mat: Fridays at Black Flag If you’re looking for extra mat time and more live rounds, the No-Gi Open Mat at Black Flag Jiu-Jitsu is the perfect opportunity. Held every Friday night at 6 PM, right after our 5 PM Grappling Foundations class, this session gives students a chance to train freely, experiment […]

Kids Jiu-Jitsu Academy: Why Black Flag If you’re looking for a kids jiu-jitsu academy that offers more than just a single path for growth, Black Flag Jiu-Jitsu offers two unique programs tailored to different age groups and development levels: Youth I and Youth II. These are designed to meet kids exactly where they are in […]

As a jiu-jitsu practitioner, one of the most common submissions you will encounter is the armbar. This powerful submission can quickly end a match if not properly defended against. However, with the right knowledge and technique, you can effectively escap

FUJI BJJ Results On December 13, 2025, the UW Health Sports Factory in downtown Rockford hosted its first-ever FUJI BJJ Open, and the turnout was massive. Nearly 500 athletes from all over the region competed in one of the most exciting and well-run events Rockford has seen to date. The tournament welcomed competitors ages 4 […]

LAS VEGAS – Our PSF Teammate Michael Pixley has just won Brown Belt Gold at IBJJF Worlds yesterday in Las Vegas. IBJJF Worlds Yesterday was the start of IBJJF Worlds and we are proud our guys Jeff Larsen and Deon Roby alongside Coach Kenny for traveling halfway across the country to compete in one of […]

Rockford Fuji The Rockford Fuji BJJ Open is coming to town on Saturday, December 13, 2025, offering a full day of Gi and No-Gi action at the UW Health Sports Factory located at 305 S Madison St, Rockford, IL 61104. This event is part of the national FUJI BJJ Tournament Series, known for delivering well-run, […]

Black Flag Jiu-Jitsu is excited to welcome world-class competitor and coach Kit Dale to Rockford for a one-of-a-kind seminar on Saturday, December 7 at 11:00 AM. Known for his ecological approach to jiu-jitsu and a long list of high-level accolades, Kit Dale brings a fresh and highly effective teaching style to the mats that will […]

Go Forth is running their highly anticipated Go Forth Black Friday Deals once again for the 2025 Holiday season. Go Forth Black Friday Deals So Good They Should Be Illegal If you’re reading this that means you rock with us at Black Flag, which means you know how much Go Forth rocks with us and […]

This week, Jeff Larsen, one of Black Flag’s standout athletes and dedicated kids coach, earned a well‑deserved feature in the Rockford Register Star for his drive to represent Rockford on the national jiu‑jitsu stage and to help grow the sport locally. He spoke about his latest results, his role as coach for the younger generation, and the mission […]