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Cleanest Mat Space in Rockford Starts with Attention to Detail At Black Flag Jiu-Jitsu, we believe that creating the cleanest mat space in Rockford requires more than simply wiping down the mats after class. Cleanliness is one of the most important parts of running a safe and professional academy, which is why we recently completed […]

First Ever Arch City Invitational: Black Flag Athlete Wins Big Black Flag Jiu-Jitsu competitor Jeff Larsen continues to build momentum in his competition career after earning a major victory at the Arch City Invitational in St. Louis. Stepping into his first-ever purple belt superfight, Jeff delivered an impressive performance to secure the win and add […]

Rodrick Wortham Training Video Gives a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Black Flag Jiu-Jitsu Black Flag Jiu-Jitsu is always looking for new ways to help students learn, grow, and enjoy their time on the mats. That’s one of the reasons we love bringing in talented coaches from outside our academy to share their knowledge and experiences. This […]

Grappling Games Chicago Recap: Black Flag Earns Gold and Valuable Experience The Grappling Games Chicago highlights another strong showing for Black Flag Jiu-Jitsu as five athletes stepped onto the competition mats to test themselves against quality opponents. With two youth competitors and three adults representing the academy, the tournament was filled with growth, hard-fought matches, […]

5 Exciting Gym Changes at Black Flag You Need to Know About If you’ve been around the academy recently, you’ve probably noticed a few gym changes at Black Flag. While some of the updates are easy to see, others are happening behind the scenes. Our goal has always been to create the best possible training […]

Black Flag Wrestling Camp Helps Athletes Stay Sharp During the Offseason This past weekend, wrestlers from across the area came to Black Flag Jiu-Jitsu for our summer wrestling camp, and the turnout was great. Athletes of all experience levels came together for an afternoon focused of getting quality mat time during the offseason. The goal […]

Adult Jiu-Jitsu Classes in Rockford Finding the right fitness program can be difficult. Many people start gym memberships with good intentions, only to find themselves doing the same workouts, losing motivation, or struggling to stay consistent. If you’re looking for something that keeps you engaged while helping you get in shape, adult jiu-jitsu classes in […]

Summer Wrestling Clinic at Black Flag Jiu-Jitsu If you’re looking for a way to improve your wrestling this offseason, the upcoming summer wrestling clinic at Black Flag Jiu-Jitsu is the perfect opportunity to stay active, sharpen your skills, and continue developing before the next competition season begins. Taking place on June 13 at 1 PM, […]

Kids Wrestling Camp at Black Flag Jiu-Jitsu If you are looking for a great offseason opportunity for your child, the upcoming kids wrestling camp at Black Flag Jiu-Jitsu is designed to help young athletes improve their skills, stay active, and build confidence on the mats. Taking place on June 13th at 1 PM, this camp […]

Folkstyle Wrestling in Rockford: Train at Black Flag The tradition of folkstyle wrestling in Rockford continues to grow as more athletes discover the value of year-round grappling and wrestling development. Folkstyle wrestling has long been one of the toughest and most respected sports in the Midwest, teaching discipline, conditioning, and mental toughness in a way […]