BJJ Gyms in Brandon

Rankin Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Welcome to Rankin Jiu-Jitsu Academy, a veteran-owned and family-friendly BJJ training center in Brandon! It is our mission to help change the lives of our students in Rankin County through this wonderful martial art. You can start with us as a beginner or a competitor and quickly grow. We provide students with an outlet for fitness, self-defense, and a sense of community. There is something for everyone! We accommodate families, veterans, law enforcement, kids, and anyone else who wants to train. Come join us for an amazing experience at Rankin Jiu-Jitsu Academy! Jiu-Jitsu is a long-term commitment for anyone who plans to reap the benefits from training. We are here to guide students through the wonderful adventure it has to offer. Here at Rankin Jiu-Jitsu Academy, we help you grow your game through fundamentally sound training. We focus on the basics and work to create consistency in your game. Techniques are broken down into different portions so everyone can see how they flow and fit together. This process allows beginners to grasp the why of everything we do. But the experience goes way beyond the mat. Our school is a place for families and camaraderie. We support each other in tournaments, gather for holiday parties, and have other social events. When you train with us, you aren’t just starting Jiu-Jitsu – you are joining a family! Rankin Jiu-Jitsu Academy owner Justin Donald opened our doors in October 2023 to help introduce Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Brandon and the surrounding communities. Jiu-Jitsu brings a positive impact to someone’s life unlike any other. Justin started training BJJ under Pedro Sauer in 2010 after time spent in the military. His time working as a special agent in the Air Force and training in Hapkido and Taekwondo helped him develop his Jiu-Jitsu game. Now, as a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu, Taekwondo, **_AND_** Hapkido, and a head instructor at his own school, Justin is here for the entire Brandon community. We’ve moved into our own facility after sharing a location, and plan to just go up from there!