Portage · Porter County
Jiu-Jitsu, Judo and self-defense classes near
Portage, Indiana.
One gym at 786 McCool, Valparaiso, IN 46385, about 10 minutes from Portage. Adult BJJ, Judo and self-defense taught by black belts. First class free.

The evening class at 786 McCool Rd, ten minutes from Portage
About 3 miles · 10 minutes
One gym in Valparaiso, a short drive from Portage.
If you live in Portage, KDL Combatives is closer than most of Valparaiso is. The gym sits at 786 McCool, Valparaiso, IN 46385, on the Valparaiso side of the Portage line just south of US-6, about ten minutes from the center of Portage. For Portage that makes it black belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu you can get to after work without fighting your way into downtown Valpo.
It is one adult program that covers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo throws and practical self-defense, taught by two black belts, for men and women who mostly started at zero. Your first class is free, so the only cost of finding out is a short drive down McCool Road.
Getting Here
From Portage to the mat.
The gym
786 McCool, Valparaiso, IN 46385
About 3 miles, 10 minutes from Portage
The route
Head south toward Valparaiso on McCool Road from the US-6 side of Portage and you are there in a few minutes. Parking is at the gym.
Directions from PortageBest class for the drive
Any of them. Portage is close enough that the Wednesday 8:30 AM class works before a late shift and the Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 PM classes work after a normal one. Saturday open mat at 9:00 AM is the easiest first visit.
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.
Portage Questions
Asked by people driving in from Portage.
Is there a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym in Portage, Indiana?
KDL Combatives is right across the line from Portage: we train at 786 McCool, Valparaiso, IN 46385, just across the Portage line, about ten minutes from the center of town. One adult program covering BJJ, Judo and self-defense, black belt instructors, first class free.
How far is KDL Combatives from Portage?
About three miles by road from the center of Portage, roughly a ten-minute drive down McCool Road. From the north side of Portage near I-94 plan on a few minutes more.
Which class should someone from Portage try first?
Saturday open mat at 9:00 AM is the easiest way to see the room. If you want a full taught class, Tuesday or Thursday at 6:30 PM with Keith Loudenber. Just show up or book the free class online.
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Free First Class
Portage, your first class is free.
About 10 minutes to 786 McCool, Valparaiso, IN 46385. No experience needed. Book online or just show up.