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Michigan City · LaPorte County

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

One gym at 786 McCool, Valparaiso, IN 46385, about 30 minutes from Michigan City. 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

Wall drills in the adult class, about thirty minutes from Michigan City

About 21 miles · 30 minutes

One gym in Valparaiso, a short drive from Michigan City.

Michigan City to KDL Combatives is about thirty minutes: I-94 or US-20 west to the Portage exits, then south to 786 McCool, Valparaiso, IN 46385. The gym is on the west edge of Valparaiso by the Portage line, which is the side of Valpo closest to the interstate.

One adult program: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo and practical self-defense in the same class, taught by two black belts, for men and women who mostly started with no background. First class free, no gi needed to try it.

Getting Here

From Michigan City to the mat.

  • The gym

    786 McCool, Valparaiso, IN 46385

    About 21 miles, 30 minutes from Michigan City

  • The route

    I-94 west to the Portage exits, then south toward US-6 and McCool Road. About twenty-one miles.

    Directions from Michigan City
  • Best class for the drive

    Saturday 9:00 AM open mat is the friendliest first trip from Michigan City. Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 PM classes are the full sessions.

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

Michigan City Questions

Asked by people driving in from Michigan City.

How far is KDL Combatives from Michigan City?

About twenty-one miles and thirty minutes from the center of Michigan City by I-94.

Is there a black belt BJJ gym near Michigan City?

KDL Combatives in Valparaiso, at 786 McCool, Valparaiso, IN 46385, is about half an hour west. Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo and self-defense, two black belt instructors, first class free.

What should I bring for a first visit?

Athletic clothes, water, and a few minutes to spare before class starts so we can say hello. Your gi can wait.

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Free First Class

Michigan City, your first class is free.

About 30 minutes to 786 McCool, Valparaiso, IN 46385. No experience needed. Book online or just show up.