MMA & BJJ

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

At John Geyston’s Premier Martial Arts we take pride in our unique presentation of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Right away you will notice we are no average martial arts Academy. Our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program is second to none and headed up by Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor Jared DeGroot, Jared is the highest ranking BJJ student directly study with 7 time World Champion Robson Moura in the State of Illinois and is a certified instructor. He has customized the program for a fast fun learning experience the only a way a true champion can. No where else will you find the commitment we provide to our students and parents. This is an elite Academy that will provide one of a kind instruction in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
While Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a dominate force in mixed martial arts we teach the aspects of ground fighting in a completely different atmosphere! While some fighters choose our Academy to perfect their ground skills we harbor a family environment that welcomes all students from the very young to the very old, from the most gifted professional fighter, to the professional business man or women, to the very young child learning to gain coordination and strength.

Our Academy is a martial arts school that teaches the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in a martial arts setting.
Are you ready to find out for yourself what is the Premier Difference everyone is talking about and what real Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is all about.

Mixed Martial Arts

Our Mixed Martial Art program teaches you how to escape holds and grabs using techniques such as throws, joint locks and submission. These defenses are most useful in close-range altercations and situations that end up on the ground in real life. It is a unique combination of kickboxing and submission grappling that makes John Geyston’s PMA a true Mixed Martial Art studio be it self defense or for sport and fitness.  John Geyston’s PMA unique fusion of all three will provide you with the knowledge to defend yourself in virtually any situation.

The fitness and sport side of JGPMA-MMA program blends the key elements of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Muay Thai, Boxing and Conditioning. This is the program you've been looking for to take your combat sports training to another level. We offer a competitive fight team for athletes looking to challenge themselves to another level.