Martial Arts World

05/22/2026

PROMOTION TIME: Ahead of a major competition on Saturday, we did the rank promotions for May this evening. Congratulations to the following students: Zamora Edwards - white belt (Jigokan Jiujitsu), Layla Woods - yellow belt (Jigokan Jiujitsu), Amorra Cooke - green belt (Jigokan Jiujitsu), Xavier Payne - green belt (Jigokan Jiujitsu), Elias Muhammad - purple belt (Jigokan Jiujitsu), Jordan Timberlake - purple belt, Joe 4X Carpenter - purple belt/white stripe and Sergio Torres - purple belt/black stripe.

05/13/2026

PROMOTION TIME: Nevaeh McNulty recently took her white belt test and in Professor’s words “passed with flying colors.” Today, she was promoted before the students in the evening class and was also awarded a special bracelet symbolizing her new rank. Congratulations Nevaeh!

05/11/2026

NEW BLACK BELT ANNOUNCEMENT!: On Saturday, May 9, 2026 Professor Lemuel Muhammad promoted another martial arts practitioner to 1st Degree Black Belt. This student has been training directly with Professor for 4 years. This young man has strived hard to learn and grow in the martial arts as taught by his teacher.

We expect great things from him in the future and we are proud that he is Professor’s 7th disciple (student promoted to black belt). It is with great excitement and pleasure that we present to you Shodan Maurice Konkobo!

05/08/2026

PROMOTION TIME: Congratulations to the following students who tested at the April 19 rank exam and have been moved to new ranks in Jigokan Jiujitsu. Apprentice student Joel Sarpong, in addition to being a purple belt in VSK Jiujitsu has also earned a green belt in Jigokan Jiujitsu! Congratulations also to Elias Muhammad (purple/green belt), Antonyo X James (purple/green belt) and Tenaj Beymuhammed (green/yellow belt) who have also been promoted!

05/06/2026

https://thelansingjournal.org/2026/03/26/lansing-chamber-welcomes-new-member-martial-arts-world-at-ribbon-cutting/

Intention is what drives Professor Lemuel Muhammad, and it is what he teaches his martial arts students every day in addition to the physical training of Jiu Jitsu.

05/06/2026

WATCH NOW: Professor Lemuel Muhammad’s interview with Deadly Art of Survival Magazine! (Originally posted: April 9, 2026)

Step into the world of discipline, mastery, and purpose as we explore the life and legacy of Professor Lemuel Muhammad, the visionary founder of Jigokan Jiu-...

04/15/2026

Tuesday evenings at Martial Arts World: Jigokan section - Empty-hand katas

04/15/2026

Tuesday evenings at Martial Arts World: VSK Section - Weapon Katas

03/21/2026

CRITICAL UPDATE: The 2026 Martial Arts Skill Olympics has been postponed! Stay connected to find out when the new date is going to be!

03/19/2026

CALLING ALL MARTIAL ARTISTS UNDER BLACK BELT! Our annual Martial Arts Skill Olympics Tournament will be this Sunday, March 22, 2026! Doors open at 9:30 AM, the event starts at 10:30 AM! We are still actively taking registrations for the competition! The competition will consist of the following events: Kata, Weapon Kata, Self-Defense, Matwork, Randori, Sparring.

The Skill Olympics will be held here at Martial Arts World, 16709 Torrence Ave, Lansing, IL 60438. Registration is $100.00 for up to three (3) events and $10.00 for each additional event! The registration form is located at the link below:

https://fs28.formsite.com/QpjSaF/jkbneogbw5/index