Magnolia Jiu Jitsu
Community, Competition, Respect
Welcome To
Magnolia Jiu Jitsu
Welcome to Magnolia Jiu Jitsu in Magnolia, Arkansas! We are a safe and clean BJJ academy serving all those looking to train. All skill levels and backgrounds are encouraged to join, including: beginners, competitors, families, those interested in self-defense, or those looking for a fitness regimen. No matter what your reason for training Jiu Jitsu, for us it’s more than just martial arts; it’s a way of life. The lessons learned on the mat extend to the rest of life’s journeys. Come join our supportive community and see what Magnolia Jiu Jitsu can do for you!
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Building Strength, Community, and Skill on the Mat!
About Us
About Our School
Our goal at Magnolia Jiu Jitsu is to bring a healthy, positive, and beneficial BJJ experience to the community. We want our doors to be open and inviting to anyone wherever they are on their own personal journey. This begins with our inviting culture, where everyone is encouraged to improve. Our Jiu Jitsu training focuses on the fundamentals, which come first and foremost. We include incorporating the new waves of Jiu Jitsu, and make sure each student receives individualized time in their training. Owner Jeff Blaauw has taken the best things he’s seen at other academies and brought them to Magnolia for you. Hop on the mat for a great experience at Magnolia Jiu Jitsu!
Our History
Magnolia Jiu Jitsu is bringing a new martial arts presence to Magnolia with our April 2025 opening. Founder Jeff Blaauw opens our doors with almost a decade of training experience under his belt. In his time training, Jeff has collected many accomplishments, including winning World Masters in 2021. Besides accomplishments, he has also gained so much from BJJ. He’s learned that you can work yourself out of any bad situation as long as you don’t give up on and off the mat. His life changing experience inspired Jeff to open his own academy – and Magnolia was the perfect spot. Jeff is looking to bring Jiu Jitsu to the community and give back to the art that has helped him.
Level Up Your Jiu Jitsu Journey
While not required, we strongly encourage our students to compete. Jiu Jitsu competition offers several key benefits:
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Skill Development: Competing pushes practitioners to refine their techniques under pressure, accelerating improvement.
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Mental Toughness: It builds resilience, discipline, and the ability to stay calm in challenging situations.
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Self-Confidence: Success in competition boosts confidence, while setbacks offer opportunities for growth.
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Goal Setting: Setting objectives for competition fosters focus and commitment to progress.
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Community Building: Competitions bring together like-minded individuals, strengthening the Jiu Jitsu community.
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Real-World Experience: It provides the chance to test techniques in a live, dynamic environment, mimicking real-life scenarios.
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Physical Fitness: Training for and participating in competitions enhances overall strength, conditioning, and agility.
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Motivation: The competitive environment fuels motivation to train harder and push personal limits.
In short, Jiu Jitsu competitions are an excellent way to improve technical skill, mental resilience, and physical fitness, while fostering community and personal growth.
Flexible Plans, Unlimited Growth!
Meet Your Magnolia Team
Guidance from Experience, Coaching with Passion
Jeff Blaauw
Owner/Head Instructor
Toy Blaauw
Owner/assistant kids coach
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Programs
Jiu Jitsu for Everyone, from Kids to Competitors!
Jiu Jitsu (Gi & No-Gi)
- Kids (5-12)
- Adults (13+)
Real Stories, Real Growth!
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Get in Touch!
Magnolia Jiu Jitsu welcomes everyone in Magnolia and those nearby in Southwest Arkansas. We are located right on Highway 79 on the east side of Magnolia!