About Us
Midwest Jiu-Jitsu Academy was founded on the principle that in order to succeed, you must train with purpose and support those around you. With those things in mind, MWJJA, under the leadership of Professor Scott Altgilbers, has become one of the premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies in West Central Illinois and the surrounding tri-state area.
Classes at MWJJA focus on developing strategies, skills, and techniques developed through the lineage and history of Brazilian/Japanese Jiu-Jitsu and Judo, teaching students of every level how to apply those techniques in his/her arsenal. Every lesson, whether with kids or adults, encourages students to learn from and challenge each other to become the best versions of themselves.
With Professor Scott’s background in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Traditional Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and Modern Army Combatives, he combines his knowledge to help students develop into well-rounded martial artists who are disciplined and skilled in the academy and in life.
Lineage
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Professor JW Wright
4th Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Owner and Head Instructor of Gracie Humaita St. Louis
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Lynn Roethke Sensei
8th Degree Black Belt in Judo
Olympic Silver Medalist
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Sensei E. L. BESHIMENTOB MAYFIELD
Judo Sensei
Sergeant Major, United States Marine Corps - Retired
Co-Founder, Head Sensei and Head Coach of Males of Mayfield’s Martial Arts Academy
Shichidan (7th Degree Black Belt) in Judo
Hachidan (8th Degree Black Belt) in Neko Ryu Jiu-Jitsu
Judan (10th Degree Black Belt) and Founder of “Combat Jiu-Jitsu”
Programs
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ)
BJJ focuses on the skill of taking an opponent to the ground, controlling one's opponent, gaining a dominant position, and using a number of techniques to force them into submission via joint locks or chokeholds.
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Judo
The objective of competitive judo is to throw an opponent, immobilize them with a pin, or force an opponent to submit with a joint lock or a choke. It is a useful skill for self-defense, especially when combined with jiu-jitsu training.
