Gillette, Wyoming · Est. 2014

Jiu-Jitsu For Everyone,
Raised On The
Western Plains.

Self-defense and sport Jiu-Jitsu for men, women, and kids — a homegrown academy that started as a training club in 2014 and grew into Gillette's home for the gentle art.

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Month-to-month memberships — no contracts, no enrollment fees, cancel anytime online.

2014
Academy founded
IBJJF
Registered instructors
8
Instructors & coaches
NE Wyoming
Largest academy
The Academy

This Is Your Home Too

Walk in as a stranger and you'll leave on a first-name basis. Every new student gets welcomed the same way here — like family, not a customer. That's not an accident. It's how we've built this room from day one, and it's why so many people who came in for a free class never left.

We've grown into one of the largest and longest-standing academies in Northeast Wyoming by keeping that promise — real self-defense, real sport Jiu-Jitsu, and a community where beginners and competitors train side by side and genuinely look out for each other.

Lineage Oswaldo Fadda → Bruno Bastos → Ben Lozano → Western Plains BJJ
Programs

Two mats. One standard.

Every program runs on the same principles — control before force, technique before strength — scaled to who's on the mat.

01 / Kids

Youth Jiu-Jitsu

Confidence, focus, and real anti-bullying skills for ages 5–17, built through structured belt progression.

  • Age-grouped classes, 5–8 & 9–17
  • Bully-proofing & situational awareness
  • Character-first belt curriculum
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02 / Adults

Adult BJJ & Striking

Gracie self-defense fundamentals and competition-focused sport BJJ, plus Muay Thai, kickboxing, and striking classes.

  • Beginner-friendly fundamentals track
  • Competition & live-rolling classes
  • Women's self-defense sessions
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Learn Under Legitimate Lineage

Our instructors are IBJJF-registered. Your belt isn't just ours — it's recognized by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, so it holds up anywhere you decide to compete.

Professor Miles Fortner
Prof. Miles Fortner
Head Instructor
Professor Travis Glace
Prof. Travis Glace
Dan Stroup
Dan Stroup
Chris Tabor
Chris Tabor
Kyle White
Kyle White
Elijsha Eckhardt
Elijsha Eckhardt
Morgan Maxwell
Morgan Maxwell
Alex Bredthaur
Alex Bredthaur
The Facility

A room built for the work

Video tour Look inside the academy Two minutes, front door to the mats.
Affiliated with Red River BJJ in Wichita Falls, TX Red River BJJ
Questions

Before you step on the mat

What makes WPBJJ the best academy in Gillette?+
One of the longest-standing academies in Northeast Wyoming, with IBJJF-registered instructors focused on confidence, fitness, and real-world self-defense.
Do you offer self-defense classes?+
Yes — practical self-defense for adults, men, and women, built on BJJ technique that's easy to apply in everyday situations.
Can I train here and somewhere else?+
Of course. It's your Jiu-Jitsu.
Do you offer family pricing?+
Yes, and it's automatic. Link your household in the member portal, and once it holds two or more active memberships — any mix of adults and kids — every membership in it is 20% off.
What do I wear to my first class?+
Athletic clothes are perfect — a t-shirt and shorts or leggings, no shoes on the mat. If you're joining a gi class, ask us about a loaner gi before you buy anything.
Will I be thrown in with experienced students on day one?+
No. Your first classes are fundamentals — learning positions and drilling with partners who remember being new. Nobody's first day here is about surviving; it's about learning.
Do I need to get in shape first?+
That's backwards — this is where you get in shape. Everyone starts at their own pace, and the conditioning comes from showing up, not from before you arrive.
What does it cost?+
Simple month-to-month memberships and punch cards — no contracts, no enrollment fees, cancel anytime online. Your first week is free, and we'll walk you through what fits after you've trained with us.
Can total beginners join?+
Absolutely. Our fundamentals track is beginner-friendly and every instructor guides new students step by step.
What's the difference between striking and Jiu-Jitsu classes?+
Striking classes (Muay Thai, kickboxing) focus on stand-up technique; Jiu-Jitsu focuses on ground fighting and self-defense. Many students train both.
Does Judo cost extra?+
No. Judo isn’t a separate program — it’s included with any active Kids BJJ or Adults BJJ membership, just like Open Mat. Classes are Saturdays at 9:00 AM. More about Judo.
What do I wear to Judo?+
Your gi. The same gi you train Jiu-Jitsu in works for Judo class.

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