WELCOME TO THE
ANN ARBOR
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
ATHLETE PROGRAM

 

Why the Ann Arbor BJJ athlete program?

 

Through our athlete program, we offer the opportunity to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu full-time, with housing, food, travel, tournament fees, and more fully covered.

 

This program also includes living in beautiful downtown Ann Arbor, ranked as the best place to live for quality of life in the U.S. If you’ve ever dreamed of living in a vibrant city, this is your chance. With the university of michigan nearby and plenty of year-round activities, you’ll never be bored.

 

Our athletes compete in major events such as IBJJF Worlds (CA), IBJJF PANS (FL), IBJJF EUROPEANS (FRANCE), IBJJF Asian Open (JAPAN), ADDC opens, and more. You’ll have the chance to travel the world doing what you love.

 

Our program is led by a black belt under Margot Ciccarelli with over a decade of experience in the amazing art of brazilian jiu-jitsu. We specialize in offering modern, scientifically grounded teaching methods for learning the grappling arts. We believe in deliberate skill development achieved through principle-based learning techniques. We keep our athlete program small, providing individualized attention to help each person get the most from their training.

 

Beyond training, we are committed to helping you develop teaching and business skills, with the goal of one day opening your own gym. We don’t just teach you the skills—you’ll have our full support, including financial investment, in launching your future gym.

 

You must be willing to relocate to Ann Arbor, Michigan. (We cover relocation costs and provide moving assistance.)