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Training with Elijah Banton | Inside Decatur BJJ

Training with Elijah Banton | Inside Decatur BJJ

From Risen American Jiu-Jitsu

August 2, 2026

What happens when you step onto the mats with one of Illinois’ toughest competitors?

In this video, I head to Decatur Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to train with Elijah Banton. We put in some hard rounds, exchanged techniques, and sharpened our games through competitive cross-training.

As a firm believer that iron sharpens iron, getting outside your home academy and learning from other high-level athletes is one of the best ways to grow in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

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