Our goal is to adapt simple yet effective techniques to create Defensive Tactics for women, children, security officers and law enforcement agencies. Our staff has compiled more than 20 years of law enforcement experience and has over 25 years of Martial Arts experience. With these combined efforts we are sure that we can meet your needs.

Our training methods will prepare you for all types of competition, such as jiu-jitsu and various striking competition. With the combination of these two arts it will get you ready for MMA competition.

Staff Summary
Members of the following:
Arthur Ruff BJJ Blue Belts
American Karate Ju-Jitsu Union - Black Belts
SHINGITAI Ju-Jitsu Association - Black Belts
Ko Sutemi Karate - Black Belt
American MidWest Karate Association - Black Belts
F.I.G.H.T ( Israeli Hand to Hand Tactics )
Cooper's Combative Arts
Defensive Tactics ( OPOTA Certified Instructor )

*Our Staff holds various rankings in these association.

Great guest instructors that have visited LJJA and we wants to thank them for there training!
Vitor Oliviera(BJJ Black Belt)2x
Arthur Ruff (BJJ 2nd Black Belt)8x
Fernado Almeida(BJJ Black belt)2x
Gabriel Gonzaga (BJJ Black Belt, UFC Fighter)2x
Marco Alvan (BJJ black belt)3x
Gabriel Santos (BJJ Black Belt, Cage Rage Fighter)
Eduardo 'Dudu' Barros (BJJ Black Belt)2x
Rahman Howard (BJJ Black Belt)2x
Robin Gieseler (BJJ Black Belt)
J.P Pocock (Head MMA Instructor at The Fight Farm,Shingitai Black Belt)2x
Dustin Ware (Jorge Gurgel Black Belt)

Locations

505 Wooster rd.
Mt Vernon, OH 43050
(740)398-5579