Merrillville · Lake County
Jiu-Jitsu, Judo and self-defense classes near
Merrillville, Indiana.
One gym at 786 McCool, Valparaiso, IN 46385, about 30 minutes from Merrillville. Adult BJJ, Judo and self-defense taught by black belts. First class free.
Technique breakdown in the evening class, half an hour from Merrillville
About 14 miles · 30 minutes
One gym in Valparaiso, a short drive from Merrillville.
Merrillville has no shortage of gyms, so we will be straight with you: KDL Combatives is about half an hour east, at 786 McCool, Valparaiso, IN 46385 on the Valparaiso–Portage line. There are two reasons to make that drive. Every class is taught by a black belt, and the room is small enough that the instructor knows your name and your game.
What you train is one adult program: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo throws and takedowns, and practical self-defense, for men and women at every level. Come try it before you decide; your first class is free.
Getting Here
From Merrillville to the mat.
The gym
786 McCool, Valparaiso, IN 46385
About 14 miles, 30 minutes from Merrillville
The route
US-30 east toward Valparaiso then north, or US-6 east through Hobart and Portage then McCool Road. About fourteen miles either way.
Directions from MerrillvilleBest class for the drive
Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 PM. Leave Merrillville by six and you beat the class start. Saturday 9:00 AM open mat is the easy weekend option.
Questions
Call or text 219-306-1764
Class Times
Four sessions a week.
One adult program. Show up to any class on the list; your first one is free.
Merrillville Questions
Asked by people driving in from Merrillville.
Is KDL Combatives worth the drive from Merrillville?
Try it for free and decide. We are about thirty minutes east at 786 McCool, Valparaiso, IN 46385. What you get for the drive is black belt instruction in a small adult room covering BJJ, Judo and self-defense.
How far is the gym from Merrillville?
About fourteen miles and thirty minutes from the center of Merrillville by US-30 or US-6.
Which class works best after a workday in Merrillville?
Tuesday or Thursday at 6:30 PM with Keith Loudenber. Classes run to 8:00 PM, so you are home at a reasonable hour.
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Free First Class
Merrillville, your first class is free.
About 30 minutes to 786 McCool, Valparaiso, IN 46385. No experience needed. Book online or just show up.