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Hobart · Lake County

Jiu-Jitsu, Judo and self-defense classes near
Hobart, Indiana.

One gym at 786 McCool, Valparaiso, IN 46385, about 15 minutes from Hobart. Adult BJJ, Judo and self-defense taught by black belts. First class free.

Students in black gis drilling self-defense against the wall during class at KDL Combatives in Valparaiso, Indiana

Self-defense drills at 786 McCool Rd, about fifteen minutes from Hobart

About 7 miles · 15 minutes

One gym in Valparaiso, a short drive from Hobart.

Hobart to KDL Combatives is a straight, familiar drive: out Joliet Road (SR-130) or US-6 toward Valparaiso and you are at 786 McCool, Valparaiso, IN 46385 in about fifteen minutes. The gym is on the Portage side of Valpo, which puts it closer to Hobart than to most of Valparaiso itself.

For Hobart that means black belt jiu-jitsu you can get to on a weeknight. One adult program covering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo and practical self-defense, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, Wednesday morning, and Saturday open mat. Men and women, beginners welcome, first class free.

Getting Here

From Hobart to the mat.

  • The gym

    786 McCool, Valparaiso, IN 46385

    About 7 miles, 15 minutes from Hobart

  • The route

    Take Joliet Road (SR-130) east through Wheeler or US-6 east toward Portage, then McCool Road. Either way it is around seven miles.

    Directions from Hobart
  • Best class for the drive

    Tuesday or Thursday at 6:30 PM. Leave Hobart a little after six and you are on the mat with time to warm up. Saturday 9:00 AM open mat is the no-pressure option.

Class Times

Four sessions a week.

One adult program. Show up to any class on the list; your first one is free.

TuesdayClass with Keith LoudenberBJJ, Judo & self-defense
6:30 – 8:00 PM
WednesdayClass with Keith WilsonBJJ, Judo & self-defense
8:30 AM
ThursdayClass with Keith LoudenberBJJ, Judo & self-defense
6:30 – 8:00 PM
SaturdayOpen Mat with Keith WilsonOpen training, all programs
9:00 AM

Hobart Questions

Asked by people driving in from Hobart.

Is there a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym near Hobart, Indiana?

KDL Combatives is about fifteen minutes east of Hobart at 786 McCool, Valparaiso, IN 46385, on the Valparaiso–Portage line. Adult BJJ, Judo and self-defense, taught by black belts, first class free.

How far is KDL Combatives from Hobart?

About seven miles by road, roughly a fifteen-minute drive from the center of Hobart along Joliet Road (SR-130) or US-6.

I'm a complete beginner from Hobart. Is that a problem?

No. Most people in the room started at zero, and beginners train alongside experienced students who set the pace and keep you safe. Wear athletic clothes and come to any class; your first one is free.

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Free First Class

Hobart, your first class is free.

About 15 minutes to 786 McCool, Valparaiso, IN 46385. No experience needed. Book online or just show up.