Renagado Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

Renagado Brazilian Jiu-jitsu No Masters. Only Mentors. We offer the best Brazilian Jiu-jitsu instruction in the area. Just ask our members!

Renagado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an adult-first academy in Valparaiso, Indiana offering structured Gi and No-Gi training, competition strategy, and mentorship-driven development. Learn directly from International Jiu-jitsu Champion Patrick Robinson.

Most people don’t realize how much discipline it takes to do both.By day, Cole Foster serves our community as a police o...
06/23/2026

Most people don’t realize how much discipline it takes to do both.

By day, Cole Foster serves our community as a police officer in Chesterton.

In the evenings, he’s on the mats training alongside the rest of us.

On July 11th, Cole will make his black belt competition debut at Battle of the Badge in Sacramento, California.

Being a black belt isn’t about talent. It’s about showing up year after year when life gets busy, work gets demanding, and excuses would be easy.

We’re proud to have Cole representing Renagado BJJ and Team Choke-U on a national stage.

Good luck, Cole. We’re behind you all the way. 👊🥋

Not every Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class looks intense.Sometimes it looks like this.Learning new skills. Building confidence....
06/22/2026

Not every Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class looks intense.

Sometimes it looks like this.

Learning new skills. Building confidence. Making friends. Having fun.

That’s the culture we’re building at Renagado BJJ.

📍Valparaiso, Indiana

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads on the mats.The dads who leave work, grab dinner with the family, help with homework,...
06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads on the mats.

The dads who leave work, grab dinner with the family, help with homework, and still find a way to make it to class.

The dads who aren’t trying to be professional athletes.

They’re trying to stay healthy.

Stay capable.

Set a good example.

And maybe have a little fun along the way.

One of the things I’m most proud of at Renagado BJJ is the number of fathers who make training part of their lives—not because they have extra time, but because they understand that taking care of themselves helps them take better care of the people who depend on them.

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads in our academy and everywhere else.

That look you give the camera when you’re in the middle of a roll and realize somebody is taking pictures.📸😂One of my fa...
06/20/2026

That look you give the camera when you’re in the middle of a roll and realize somebody is taking pictures.

📸😂

One of my favorite things about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is that every class is a mix of hard work, problem solving, friendship, and the occasional moment of complete nonsense.

We’re serious about training.

We don’t take ourselves too seriously.

Another great day on the mats at Renagado.

No Masters. Only Mentors.

06/20/2026

🥋✨ MAGIC PAT IS COMING TO ALTON! ✨🥋
RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE: https://forms.gle/CsqwX78xJDrPsRDP9

Some seminars teach techniques.

Some seminars teach concepts.

Pat Robinson teaches you how to THINK.

Join us on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM as we welcome "Magic Pat" Robinson to Strategic BJJ Alton for a seminar packed with strategy, timing, game planning, and the details that make Jiu-Jitsu actually work.

🏆 4th Degree Black Belt
🏆 Multiple IBJJF Pan, European & International Masters Champion
🏆 Former #1 Ranked IBJJF No-Gi Master 5 Competitor
🏆 Author of Roll to the Top and Climbing the Cage
🏆 Owner of Renagado BJJ & Team Choke-U

But if you've met Pat, you know his résumé only tells part of the story.

Known throughout Brazil as "Magic Pat," not because he's a wizard on the mats, but because he's famous for terrible magic tricks, dad jokes, and making complex Jiu-Jitsu concepts ridiculously easy to understand.

Whether you're:
✅ A brand-new white belt
✅ A hobbyist looking to improve your game
✅ A competitor preparing for tournaments
✅ A seasoned grappler wanting to sharpen your strategy

You'll leave with concepts you can use immediately.

📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Strategic BJJ Alton
200 W. 3rd St.
Alton, IL 62002
(Downtown Alton by Mac's)

💲 $50 Per Person
💰 Venmo, CashApp, or Cash Only

Pat has spent decades proving that technique, timing, and strategy can overcome youth, strength, and athleticism. If you've ever felt like you needed a smarter approach to Jiu-Jitsu, this seminar is for you.

⚠️ Space will be limited. Reserve your spot early: https://forms.gle/CsqwX78xJDrPsRDP9

📱 Questions? Text 618-328-3428
📧 [email protected]

One of the things I’m most proud of at Renagado is the way our students take care of each other.Agnes is only 12 years o...
06/19/2026

One of the things I’m most proud of at Renagado is the way our students take care of each other.

Agnes is only 12 years old.

After discussing it with her parents, we felt she was mature enough, dedicated enough, and technically advanced enough to begin training with our adult students.

The adults could have treated her like “just a kid.”

Instead, they welcomed her from day one.

They challenge her.
They encourage her.
They help her improve.

And the results have been incredible.

Her confidence has grown.
Her technique has improved dramatically.
And she’s becoming a great training partner for everyone in the room.

A healthy academy isn’t built by instructors alone.

It’s built by students who create an environment where everyone can succeed.

That’s exactly what we’re building at Renagado.

No Masters. Only Mentors.

A funny thing happens when you train long enough.You stop measuring success by whether you’re winning every round.Instea...
06/18/2026

A funny thing happens when you train long enough.

You stop measuring success by whether you’re winning every round.

Instead, you start measuring success by whether you’re improving.

Can you stay calm under pressure?

Can you solve problems when things aren’t going your way?

Can you learn from the people around you?

That’s where real growth happens.

One of the best sounds in a jiu-jitsu academy isn’t the tap.

It’s the laughter.

Because it means people are working hard, learning, and enjoying the journey.

Another great night on the mats at Renagado.

What does a successful jiu-jitsu class look like?It’s not everyone standing in perfect lines.It’s not silence.It’s not p...
06/17/2026

What does a successful jiu-jitsu class look like?

It’s not everyone standing in perfect lines.

It’s not silence.

It’s not people trying to prove how tough they are.

It’s a room full of people learning, working hard, helping each other, and actually enjoying the process.

Some students are learning how to pass the guard.

Others are discussing the details.

Some are preparing for competition.

Others are simply looking for a healthy outlet after work.

Different goals.

Different ages.

Different experience levels.

One shared mission:

Become a little better than yesterday.

That’s what we were doing last night at Renagado.

📍 Valparaiso, Indiana

No Masters. Only Mentors.

This is what a healthy community looks like.Not everyone in this photo is the same age.Not everyone has the same goals.N...
06/17/2026

This is what a healthy community looks like.

Not everyone in this photo is the same age.

Not everyone has the same goals.

Not everyone has the same level of experience.

Some are training for competition.

Some are training for fitness.

Some are training for self-defense.

Some are simply looking for a healthy outlet after work.

The common thread is that everyone is trying to become a little better than they were yesterday.

That’s what Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can do when it’s taught in the right environment.

Good training.

Good people.

A place where beginners and experienced students can grow together.

Another great night on the mats at Renagado.

The guy on the left is an oncologist.The guy on the right is a physician and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt.Both have ...
06/15/2026

The guy on the left is an oncologist.

The guy on the right is a physician and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt.

Both have young children.
Both have demanding careers.
Both have responsibilities that extend far beyond the mats.

And yet both still make time to train.

One of the biggest misconceptions about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is that it’s only for young athletes with unlimited free time.

The reality?

Many of our students are professionals, parents, business owners, and people with very full lives.

They aren’t training because they’re trying to become world champions.

They’re training because they want to stay healthy, challenge themselves, learn a valuable skill, and spend time with good people.

You don’t need to be in shape before you start.

You don’t need experience.

You just need to walk through the door.

📍 Renagado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Valparaiso, Indiana

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1615 N Calumet Avenue Unit D
Valparaiso, IN
46383

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+12194052522

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