Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Traditional, freestyle, folkstyle, catch wrestling, judo

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Program

At Torres Martial Arts Academy, our rare lineage of grappling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a unique tale of perseverance, travel, and perspective. In the beginning of Torres’ training here in Northwest Indiana, there was no such thing as a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and it was a time of learning and growth. In 1998, Torres started his quest to find techniques that would help him develop his style of fighting and give him an aggressive approach to finishing fights.

Earning a blue belt under Marcelo Montierro, Torres went to the man that Marcelo earned a black belt from named Ricardo DeLa Riva in Brazil to learn grappling concepts and the infamous Dela Riva guard. This earned him a purple belt, before Ricardo sent Miguel up the ladder to the man who Ricardo earned a black belt from named Carlson Gracie Sr. With 30 fights already under his belt and a purple belt from one of the most revolutionary grapplers and

masters of bjj around, Miguel finally met and trained under Carlson Sr. For 5 years Miguel traveled and was by Carlson’s side till his untimely death in 2007. Earning a brown belt from Carlson Sr., Torres went on to prove Carlon Sr.’s claims that Torres would be a world champion at the bantamweight division. Finishing many of his fights using clean and fundamental Jiu-Jitsu, Carlson Gracie Jr promoted Torres in his father’s honor in 2007.

Since those days, Torres has traveled the world and trained with many amazing groomers and black belts, including Ryan Hall, Firaz Zahabi, Mario Sperry, Xande Ribero, Braulio Esteema, John Danaher, Robert Drysdale, and AJ Agazarm. This has helped form Torres’ signature teaching style of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, centering education around position control, transitioning, then leading to submission attacks until we get to a submission.

Why choose us

Veteran Coaching

Over 20 years experience, multi world titles, world class experience.

Self Defense

Increase confidence, core strength and conditioning. Learn grappling techniques for self defense.

Exclusive Classes

Access exclusive seminars and workshops hosted at the gym.

Competition

Programs offered for students who want to compete in tournaments or aspire to grow in MMA.

Join Us

Classes are available for every level, every day. We look forward to seeing you.

Best Coaching

Since the age of 6 (after watching Bruce Lee movies and seeing much my father loved to watch Julio Ceasar Chavez box) I knew I wanted to be a fighter. To possess the skills and abilities to perform on a world stage, I had to seek out some of the best trainers and fight teams in the world. I’ve had the blessing of an amazingly successful career in mixed martial arts, becoming champion for many organizations I fought for.

I learned a wealth of techniques and methodologies from the 20 years spanning my career with over 50 fights and they all taught me what it takes to not only to be a champion, but how to also make and train champions.

My passion and purpose in life now is to help others learn/train in order to live a healthier lifestyle, learn proper self-defense, and train in effective practical martial arts to have the self-confidence of a relentless warrior.

Group Classes

Students have two types of classes they can participate in, the first being a beginners class that teaches the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a safe environment and allows students to learn conscious breathing, the basics of grappling teaching them how to properly fall, technical get ups, hip escapes, various transitions of control positions, Judo takedowns, fundamentals of wrestling, basic submission and self-defense techniques. This type of training also gives students increased confidence, core strength building muscle and conditioning. There is no sparring in the fundamentals program to keep students injury-free and to give them an opportunity to build the confidence to work up to live rolling.
Advanced students are allowed to spar and work on advanced combinations of attacks and positions, this class is designed for students who want to compete in tournaments or who aspire to be involved in mixed martial arts.

What to Expect

Like our other programs, classes are offered seven days a week, allowing students to maximize their training with a consistent schedule.

All students also have access to our brand-new fitness center that has olympic and free weights, Crossfit Monkey Rig, cardio equipment, wall balls, medicine balls and jump ropes by Rogue Fitness.

We spared no expense to offer students the highest quality training facility combined with world class experience to create a one-of-a-kind training facility.

What You Need

We teach two forms of grappling, gi and nogi. Half the week is divided into training with a traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kimono and the other half is trained with a t-shirt, rashguard, shorts or spats.

All shorts and pants should not have any pockets, zippers, buttons or cuts in the legs and no jewelry is allowed to be worn during classes. Shirts / tops should fit comfortably and not have excess length or bulk.

Students that do not have a Jiu-Jitsu kimono or forget to bring it can rent one and all students must have their own uniform with belt for gi days. For advanced students a mouthpiece is required - ear guards and athletic supporters are recommended but not necessary.

8560 E Ridge Rd,
Hobart, IN 46342

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Open 7 Days a Week

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