Valor Jiu-Jitsu

06/24/2026

⏰ LESS THAN 2 WEEKS TO GO! ⏰

Our inaugural Valor Jiu-Jitsu Youth Wrestling Camp kicks off on July 7, and we're excited to bring together an incredible lineup of wrestlers and coaches from some of the top wrestling programs in our area.

From Lockport, Andrew, Sandburg, Lemont, Oak Forest, and Lincoln-Way West, campers will learn directly from athletes and coaches who developed their skills right here in our local wrestling community, achieved success at the high school level, and are now taking their talents to the next level.

🔥 Featured Clinicians Include:

🥈 Javen Estrada (Lincoln-Way West HS) NCAA DIII National Runner-Up & 2x NCAA All-American

🥇 Claudia Heeney (Lockport HS) 3x IHSA State Champion & Fargo All-American

🥈 Alexandra Sebek (Oak Forest HS) 2x IHSA State Finalist & Fargo All-American

🏅 Alyssa Keane (Andrew HS) 2x IHSA State Placer

🏅 Mickaela Keane (Andrew HS) IHSA State Placer

🏅 Molly O'Connor (Lemont HS) IHSA State Placer

🏅 Sophia Figueroa (Sandburg HS) 2x IHSA State Qualifier

🏅 Saja Bader (Andrew HS) IHSA State Qualifier

👊 Coach Amier Khamis (Lockport HS) Girls Wrestling Head Coach

👊 Coach Liz Short (Andrew HS) NWCA Illinois Coach of the Year

📅 July 7–30
⏰ Tuesdays & Thursdays | 11 AM–1 PM
👧👦 Co-ed | Grades K–12
📍 Valor Jiu-Jitsu | Orland Park

Whether your wrestler is just getting started or preparing for the upcoming season, this is a unique opportunity to learn from some of the best our area has to offer.

Spots are still available! Visit the link in our bio to register.

06/23/2026

There are a lot of ways to finish a lapel choke from the back.

Some are faster. Some offer more control. Some work better depending on your opponent's reaction.

In this breakdown, we cover two of the most common finishes, along with the advantages and disadvantages of each, so you can find the version that works best for your game.

Remember: techniques aren't about memorizing steps. They're about understanding the details that make them work.

Which finish do you prefer? 👇

06/23/2026

Progress isn't always easy to see day to day.

It's easy to miss the long afternoons, the tough rounds, the frustrating classes, and all the small improvements that happen along the way.

Then one day, you look back and realize just how far you've come.

Congratulations to all of our students who earned promotions these past few weeks. These stripes represent more than techniques learned—they represent consistency, perseverance, and growth.

We're proud of every one of you and excited to see what the next chapter of your journey holds. Keep showing up. Keep learning. Keep growing. 👏

06/21/2026

06/19/2026

9-5 got you down?

Try something new.

Comment VALOR to schedule your free trial class today. 🥋

06/16/2026

Practice.

Learn.

Train.

Then do it again.

The process isn't always exciting, but it's always worth it. 👊🏽

This is Valor Jiu-Jitsu.

06/15/2026

🔥 CLINICIAN LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT 🔥

We're excited to officially unveil the clinician schedule for the inaugural Valor Jiu-Jitsu Youth Wrestling Camp!

This isn't just another wrestling camp. Campers will have the opportunity to learn directly from some of the most accomplished wrestlers and coaches our local wrestling community has produced.

From Lockport to Andrew, Lemont, Oak Forest, Lincoln-Way West, and Sandburg, these athletes and coaches developed their skills right here in our area, achieved success at the high school level, and are now taking their talents to the next level.

📅 Clinician Schedule

July 7
🤼 Javen Estrada (Lincoln-Way West HS) • NCAA DIII National Runner-Up • 2x NCAA DIII All-American • North Central College Alum

July 9
🤼 Claudia Heeney (Lockport HS) • 3x IHSA State Champion • Fargo All-American • Incoming Menlo College Wrestler

July 14
🤼 Sophia Figueroa (Sandburg HS) • 2x IHSA State Qualifier • Grand Valley State Wrestling Club
🤼 Molly O'Connor (Lemont HS) • IHSA State Placer • Incoming UW-Stevens Point Wrestler

July 16
🤼 Alyssa Keane (Andrew HS) • 3x
IHSA State Placer • Northern Michigan University Wrestler
🤼 Mickaela Keane (Andrew HS) • IHSA State Placer • Northern Michigan University Wrestler

July 21
👊 Coach Liz Short (Andrew HS) • NWCA Illinois Coach of the Year • Head Coach of the 2025 IHSA State Championship Team

July 23
👊 Coach Amier Khamis (Lockport HS) • Girls Wrestling Head Coach • Led Lockport to a 2nd Place Finish at the 2026 IHSA State Tournament

July 28
🤼 Alexandra Sebek (Oak Forest HS) • 2x IHSA State Finalist • Fargo All-American • Incoming North Central College Wrestler

July 30
🤼 Sophia Figueroa (Sandburg HS)
🤼 Saja Bader (Andrew HS) • IHSA State Qualifier

📍 Valor Jiu-Jitsu
📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays | July 7–30
⏰ 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
👧👦 Co-ed | Grades K–12

Spots are limited. Register through barcode or the link in our bio!

*Guest clinician appearances are subject to availability and scheduling changes.

06/14/2026

Today's results from Newbreed:

🥇 2 Gold 🥈 5 Silver 🥉 0 Bronze

33 Team Points

More important than the medals and points, we're proud of every athlete who stepped onto the mats and accepted the challenge. Competition isn't easy. It takes courage to test yourself in front of a crowd, put your skills on display, and find out where you stand.

Wins teach. Losses teach. The experience is what helps us grow.

Congratulations to everyone who represented Valor Jiu-Jitsu today. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, recover, and be proud of the work you put in.

🚨 Reminder: There will be NO Youth Competition Class tomorrow.

We'll be back to work on Monday. The journey continues. 💪

06/10/2026

There are plenty of reasons people start Jiu-Jitsu.

Getting better is why they stay.

Not every class ends with a promotion, a medal, or a big breakthrough. Most days look like this: showing up, drilling techniques, helping your training partners, and putting in the work.

One rep at a time.
One class at a time.
One step closer to the person you're trying to become.

Progress is rarely dramatic. It's built in moments like these.