Martial Arts for Developing Athletes
OUR PROGRAM
BJJ Kids (Age 4-6) At Next Level Jiu Jitsu we do our best to provide your child with the most positive training environment possible while also building character through discipline, respect, and integrity. In our BJJ Kids program your child will learn the best self-defense system on the planet. Our Kid's program prepares children for every type of self-defense situation with an emphasis on how to deal with bullies. The Kid's program introduces our tiny warriors to jiu jitsu holds, sweeps, escapes, and techniques. Submissions are not taught at this level, but the groundwork and foundations are laid to prepare them for higher levels of jiu jitsu. Students at this level can compete in tournaments if they want to, in "no-submission" brackets with approval from Professor Ted and their parents.
BJJ Youth Beginners (Age 7-12) Next Level Jiu Jitsu BJJ Youth Beginners class is perfect for athletes ages 7-12 in their first year of jiu jitsu. We teach everything from the Kid's class and expand on those techniques. Students at this level are taught submissions at the beginner level, as well as escapes, sweeps, take-downs, holds, and other techniques. Students at this level can compete in tournaments if they want to, with approval from Professor Ted and their parents.
BJJ Youth Advanced (Age 7-12) Our BJJ Youth Advanced class is for students who have earned their grey-white belt or higher, and who are 7-12 years old. Our Advanced athletes will continue to work on techniques taught in the previous two levels, but will train at a higher and more technical level, and will be held to a higher standard of maturity and discipline, and technique mastery. Students at this level can compete in tournaments if they want to, with approval from Professor Ted and their parents.
BJJ Adults (13 and up) Our Adult program welcomes all ages, all fitness levels, and all skill levels. If you are a casual BJJ fan who wants to learn some self-defense or a hard-core athlete who is rounding out their MMA game, we have room for you on the mat. Adult classes are offered mornings, lunchtime, evenings, and Saturdays. We focus on training traditional fundamental Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and we have a lot of fun doing it! This is a great group of folks to train with, get in shape with, and build community with.
NLJJ provides top-notch instruction in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as well as physical fitness and promotes a healthy lifestyle and a full schedule to suit everyone’s needs. Our structured learning environment takes students of all ages and abilities and transforms them in accordance with their personal goals in a way they find truly fun and rewarding. We are so confident in our ability to provide your family with the best training available today that we offer everyone a free class to showcase our instruction, our training environment, and the most effective martial art on the planet.
Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has clearly established its dominance as the premier and most effective martial art on the planet. The foundation of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu technique was born out of what is effective in real-life self-defense scenarios and, most importantly, what continues to work against a much larger and stronger opponent. According to studies, the vast majority of all self-defense situations result in grappling on the ground at some point.
One Class, On us
All new students receive a free class at Next Level Jiu Jitsu Richmond to try it out for themselves. For your free class, you will attend “The Basics of Jiu Jitsu,” which is geared specifically for beginners and brand-new students. Please use the calendar above and the schedule below to pick an evening that works best for you. Fill out the form below and place the class day and date in the message area. If you have any questions, please fill out our contact form. We’ll respond to you as soon as possible, and we cannot wait to hear from you!
We Have an
accommodating Schedule
Next Level Jiu Jitsu provides classes and training available six days a week. We do our best to offer classes at multiple times throughout the day to meet the demand of all of our students, regardless of how hectic their personal schedule is. At Next Level Jiu Jitsu, we do our best to provide a program to fulfill the needs of everyone in your family.
Head Jiu Jitsu Instructor
Professor Ted Stickel
Professor Ted Stickel is a fifth-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He received his black belt from Master Professor Nelson Monteiro.
He received his first and second degrees from Master Carlos Gracie Jr, his third degree from Professor Marcio Fietosa, and his fourth and fifth degrees from Master Nelson Monteiro.
Professor Stickel has been teaching jiu jitsu for over 30 years and opened his first jiu jitsu school in San Diego, California. Then, moving to Anchorage, Alaska, Professor Stickel opened the first jiu jitsu school in the state, teaching at Gracie Barra Alaska.
During his years in Alaska, Professor Stickel was contracted by the U.S. military to teach their combatives program. He taught the 212th Pararescue Group at Kulis Air Force Base and the U.S. Army Airborne at Fort Richardson. He had the honor of taking eight soldiers from Alaska to the first All-Army Combatives Tournament at Fort Benning, Georgia, where his team took third place overall. He has also worked with other elite warriors such as the Navy Seals, Army Special Forces, and numerous law enforcement agencies. Professor Ted has traveled extensively, teaching and learning his craft in places like Brazil, Japan, and United Arab Emirates.
Professor Stickel has coached and cornered numerous professional MMA competitors in all of the top venues around the world, including the UFC.
Professor Stickel also holds an eighth-degree black belt in Kung Fu San Soo under master Ted Sias and is ranked in Hwarangdo and several other self-defense systems. Now, with his own academy, he is bringing the ultimate Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and self-defense training to the Katy/Richmond area.
Classes
- Kids BJJ: In this class, children will learn how to participate in a structured class while staying on task. A foundation in positioning and basic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu technique is taught while providing much-needed physical fitness, discipline, and self-confidence.
- Youth BJJ: Students will continue to grow and develop their understanding of positioning while also being introduced to the Brazilian Jiu JItsu submission offense and defensive game. At the end of each class, students will roll (spar) daily to ensure the functionality and effectiveness of the art they are learning.
- Youth Advanced: Youth Advanced is the pinnacle of our Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program and continues the development and training obtained in Youth BJJ while adding a heavy emphasis on live training with other students of multiple abilities and skill levels. This class requires a minimum of a gray or white belt.
- Competition Class: This class is the most difficult in our Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program and requires permission from your teacher. It is specifically designed for the preparation of those students who wish to compete. Classes will run at a much higher intensity to closely simulate the environment and conditions competitors face at tournaments, emphasizing conditioning and live training with takedowns.
- Wrestling: Wrestling is a perfect complement to the Judo techniques learned in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu allowing students to further enhance and diversify their takedown offense and defense.
Can you tell me more about
next level jiu jitsu?
Next Level Jiu Jitsu offers knowledge from an experienced instructor to provide world-class instruction for all ages in martial arts. With the best equipment available, this martial arts studio prides itself on offering multiple class times to meet your needs. Martial Arts is more than just the art; it translates to the skills needed to successfully traverse the world around you.
Our jiu jitsu studio is open six days a week to best provide a schedule to meet the needs of many individuals. Martial arts classes are available for all ages! Call us now to learn more.
Testimonials
Professor Ted and the Next Level team are an outstanding group of folks to know and train with. Professor Ted treats his students like family and truly strives to pass along his knowledge to his students. You're always greeted with a smile when you come in, and every training session leaves you exhausted. The atmosphere is inviting, and the passion for the art is clearly displayed by the team. Great place to start if you or your kids are looking to get into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Check them out!
John Johnson
What started as a trial class for my son has turned into a family of five all training here! We absolutely love our Jiu Jitsu family at Next Level Jiu Jitsu. Professor Ted is an amazing teacher, and has the right balance of structure, discipline, and fun! Our kids have become more confident, and we are all in much better shape. Jiu Jitsu is the ultimate year round conditioning program. Whatever sports my kids do outside of Jiu Jitsu, they excel at now. We have been here since 2017 and wouldn’t dream of leaving.
Emily Davis
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Adult Martial Arts
Contact Info
26440 FM-1093, Richmond, TX 77406, United States of America