Our mission is to promote healthier people, stronger families, and a safer world through training and conditioning in the martial arts.
Here are the programs we offer:
Our Jiu Jitsu is taught under the Gracie curriculum. We focus on physical fitness, self defense application, and personal growth.
Group classes are offered seven days a week, and private lessons are available upon request.
Our Kajukembo is a comprehensive self defense system that incorporates all aspects of self defense, including weapons defense and multiple attackers.
Group classes are offered two days a week, and private lessons are available upon request.
Our Shinkendo is based on wielding a katana, the traditional Japanese sword. Our regular classes are held using the wooden equivalent the bokken, and we do live cutting exercises for advanced students.
Group classes are offered two days a week, and private lessons are available upon request.
CHOOSE YOUR STYLE OF TRAINING
Group Classes
are available seven days a week.
We offer classes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Shinkendo, Kajukembo, and Women's Self Defense
Private Lessons
are available upon request.
We offer specialized training for individuals and small groups
Seminars
are provided for special events.
We offer seminars for all group sizes specializing in Women's Self Defense and Kids Programs
MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS
JW Wright
Head Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor
JW Wright is the head Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor at the Agoge Martial Arts Academy. His home academy is St. Louis, MO. He holds a 3rd degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and a Black Belt in Sambo.
Sensei Rob Luhrs
Instructor
Sensei Rob Luhrs teaches adults and kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at the Agoge Martial Arts Academy. He holds a 2nd degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, a Brown Belt in Kajukembo, and a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Daren Miller
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor
Daren MIller is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor at the Agoge Martial Arts Academy. He holds a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Sensei Mark Nicholas
Instructor
Sensei Mark Nicholas is the Kajukembo instructor at the Agoge Martial Arts Academy. He holds a 2nd degree Black Belt in Kajukembo and a Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Sensei Clint Miller
Instructor
Sensei Clint Miller is the Shinkendo instructor at the Agoge Martial Arts Academy. He has been training in martial arts for most of his life. Sensei Clint has been training with the founder of Shinkendo, Obata Kaiso, since 2005.
Tom Ernst
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor
Tom Ernst is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor at the Agoge Martial Arts Academy. He holds a Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Dan Kiesling
Assistant Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor
Dan Kiesling is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor at the Agoge Martial Arts Academy. He holds a Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
We believe in the seven virtues of the Bushido Code. This is what our spiritual development is based upon:
EXTRA CURRICULARS
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We offer self defense instruction for large or small groups. We can hold seminars at our academy or travel off site to your home or place of business. Feel free to contact us for more information.
We offer private instruction for anyone who wants more focused training or who is unable to attend regular group classes. Feel free to contact us for more information.
We offer competitions and competition training for anyone who wants to train at a higher level.
We offer a safe place for anyone in our community. If you feel that you need that in your life, come find us.
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