# The Fort Jiu-Jitsu

> The Fort Jiu-Jitsu is Fort Wayne, Indiana's premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling academy, located at 1519 Goshen Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46808. Founded in 2024 when The Fort Wrestling Facility acquired Get A Grip Jiu-Jitsu, creating an integrated grappling academy that combines wrestling and BJJ under one roof.

## Quick Facts

- Name: The Fort Jiu-Jitsu (also known as The Fort BJJ)
- Address: 1519 Goshen Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
- Phone: (260) 297-9723
- Website: https://thefortjiujitsu.com
- Founded: 2024
- Owner: Andy Oberlin, Indiana Wrestling Coach of the Year (30+ years wrestling coaching)
- BJJ Instructors: Anton Talamantes, Nick Strahmm, Tracy Yost (from Get A Grip Jiu-Jitsu)
- Disciplines: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Grappling, Self-Defense
- Age Groups: Kids (ages 5-15) and Adults (all levels)
- Facility: 4,000+ sq ft of mats, full weight room, 5 hot showers
- Technique Library: 100+ techniques covering submissions, guard passes, sweeps, escapes, and takedowns

## Classes and Pricing

### Morning Rolls
- Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
- Time: 5:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Price: Included with any membership
- Description: Open mat training for all skill levels

### Kids Gi Classes
- Days: Tuesday and Wednesday
- Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Price: $75/month
- Ages: 5-15
- Description: Age-appropriate BJJ instruction focusing on technique, discipline, and fun. Family discounts available.

### Adult Gi Classes
- Days: Tuesday and Wednesday
- Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- Price: $100/month
- Levels: All levels welcome (beginner to advanced)
- Description: Comprehensive BJJ training with wrestling integration. Includes morning rolls access.

### Drop-In
- Price: $20 per class
- Available for any class, any skill level

## Instructors

- Anton Talamantes — BJJ Instructor, formerly with Get A Grip Jiu-Jitsu
- Nick Strahmm — BJJ Instructor, formerly with Get A Grip Jiu-Jitsu
- Tracy Yost — BJJ Instructor, formerly with Get A Grip Jiu-Jitsu

## What Makes The Fort Unique

The Fort Jiu-Jitsu is the only academy in Fort Wayne that integrates high-level wrestling instruction with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Owned by Andy Oberlin, who has 30+ years of wrestling coaching experience and was named Indiana Coach of the Year. BJJ instruction is led by Anton Talamantes, Nick Strahmm, and Tracy Yost — the same instructors who built Get A Grip Jiu-Jitsu's reputation in Fort Wayne.

The academy was created when The Fort Wrestling Facility acquired Get A Grip Jiu-Jitsu in 2024, bringing Get A Grip's experienced BJJ instructors together with The Fort's championship wrestling program under one roof.

## Service Area

Fort Wayne, Allen County, New Haven, Columbia City, Huntington, Auburn, Bluffton, Decatur, Angola, and all of Northeast Indiana.

## Contact

- Website: https://thefortjiujitsu.com
- Phone: (260) 297-9723
- Schedule: https://thefortjiujitsu.com/schedule
- Sign Up: https://thefortjiujitsu.com/signup
- Drop-In Info: https://thefortjiujitsu.com/drop-in
- Techniques: https://thefortjiujitsu.com/techniques
- Blog: https://thefortjiujitsu.com/blog