Fit 2 Defend Academy

Great instructors, great instructions, and great classmates. Don't have anything but great things to say about F2D.

Great training partners, a patient head instructor, a variety of amazing coaches and ample opportunities to train- as of now, there are classes 6 days a week and an open mat on Mondays. I absolutely love training here

Been training jiu jitsu with coach Scott for years. Awesome environment for kids and adults, amazing teammates, and lots of higher level partners with varied styles to keep everything fresh.

I never thought i would feel comfortable training brazilian jiu-jitsu but i found F2D to be a great place to train with the most welcoming and skilled instructors and training partners. As a woman that enjoys training, we worry about what kind of place we are walking into, but F2D has a respectful group of gentleman  that are always there to help you to improve and have a good time at the same time. Thanks!

Exactly what I was looking for! F2D has many amazing instructors and daily classes which fits my crazy schedule. To top it off, the team's collaborative vibe really helps me develop my jiu jitsu game in what feels like a family atmosphere. It's a special place full of champions at all belt levels, men & women, all ages, and body types. The jiu jitsu journey is a challenging one - I'm blessed to have found this place and this incredible team!

I love training at Fit 2 Defend. There's always a great, fun-loving and welcoming atmosphere accompanied by hard training. It's what we all enjoy training grappling for--a sense of camaraderie to help sustain the intensity of what we do. Our doors are always open to anyone who wants to come train--day one beginners to long-time grapplers. With the best of training partners, we also have fantastic instruction from head coach Scott Gave, instructors Mark, Simon and Blake, as well as regular visits from tremendous instructor AND accomplished competitor Jeff Serafin, who we are affiliated with locally, as well as annual or semiannual visits from our larger affiliation with the legend Chris Haueter. We are always looking to expand our grappling abilities as a gym, so we welcome the influence of many local grapplers and others and as such bring them in to see what other strengths we can build as a gym. Those strengths as I see them comprise a strong balance between the contemporary style of submission-oriented jiu jitsu and the traditional, positional control leading to submission-style game. I believe we can provide a great foundation for any student entering our doors--from kickboxing instruction to fundamentals and advanced BJJ (gi and no gi) to self defense for the competitor and the hobbyist alike.

Fit 2 Defend was exactly what I was looking for to bring my jiu jitsu to the next level. Before finding F2D, I was cross training all over the place and looking for a gym that had a class schedule that would work around my family / work-life, have active competitors, good mix of upper and lower belts, great instruction, and have that warm welcoming, family-like atmosphere. I almost didn’t think it would exist, but I kept meeting these really nice guys that would invite me to come train. From day one of training with them, I felt like I was part of the team.The instructors are top notch. Whether, you are in Mark, Erik, Blake, Simon, or Scott’s class, you are going to learn great jiu jitsu. The guys and ladies at F2D are wonderful training partners. Everyone is down to roll, respectful, helpful, safe, and encouraging. One of the things that makes F2D really special is the “team” feeling. The upper belts are really committed to helping everyone. There isn’t that belt hierarchy feeling where upper belts just work with each other or guys just work with guys. It is more of “what is going to make us all better” then “what’s in it for me” mentality.The passion to train is very strong and there is a class every day. Also, there is a great affiliation with Jeff Serafin BJJ who opens his doors to us as well to train. He is just as an amazing instructor as he is a competitor. F2D is also under a larger affiliation headed up by legend Chris Haueter.My six year-old son started BJJ with Instructor Scott about two months ago. He absolutely loves it! Once he learned how to forward roll, he refused to walk and would roll wherever he had to go. Scott has instructing kids BJJ down to an art. His classes blend technique with life and leadership skills. F2D has events for the kids, newsletters to keep us up to date, and a great curriculum. My son always leaves happy and wanting to come back for more. I often get woken up to, “Mom, is today a jiu jitsu day?” That question makes me smile, because all days are jiu jitsu days. Thanks Fit 2 Defend!