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Great Lakes Training Center
9,000-sq-ft, including a 900-sq-ft weight and cardio center
Extensive Wi-Fi, cameras, security, and audio systems
Location
454 Shannon Way, St. Joseph, MI 49085
For directions, click here
Our slogan ‘Homegrown’ embodies our core values of community, belonging, and remembering our roots.
Drop in for Free Class!
Drop in for Free Class!
Wrestling
Registration for our summer session and camp is open! There is no cost to register an account. Create an account to register for a free class.
Our summer session runs through August 27. Tuition will be automatically prorated at checkout based on registration date. In addition, when registering multiple athletes, a 20% sibling discount will also be automatically applied at checkout. Programming is available for boys and girls.
Schedule
Monday: 6-7:30 PM
Wednesday: 6-7:30 PM
Thursday: 6-7:30 PM
The facility features three full-size wrestling mats, allowing us to schedule all skill levels at the same time. This layout provides the flexibility to move athletes between groups as needed. If your athlete plans to attend the camp, we also encourage him or her to register for our summer programming.
Foundations: Target: First-year wrestlers and true beginners; Focus: Fundamentals, movement, and basic positions
Novice: Target: 1–3 seasons of experience with limited competition; Focus: Skill development and an introduction to live wrestling
Intermediate: Target: Moderate competition experience; Focus: Technique refinement and situational wrestling
Advanced: Target: Frequent competition experience; Focus: High-level technique, pace, and strategy
Drop in for free Class!
Drop in for free Class!
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Classes start July 13. There is no cost to register an account. Create an account to register for a free class.
Active military and first responders receive a 20% monthly discount off of their programming cost. To receive promo code to apply at check out, please contact via website, email info@glwrestling.com, or text 269-932-5270.
Schedule
Sunday: No programming
Monday: No programing - students looking for additional classes are encouraged to attend competition class at Trinity Martial Arts
Tuesday: 6-7:30 PM - taught by Randall Dibble
Wednesday: 6-7 AM - taught by Randall Dibble
Thursday: 7:30-8:30 PM - taught by Tristan Brown
Friday: 5-6 PM - taught by Randall Dibble
Saturday: 10-11 AM - Open Mat
At Great Lakes - Black Tie BJJ, we welcome athletes of all experience levels. Our curriculum focuses on competitive, modern grappling heavily influenced by wrestling.
For those interested in self-defense, we believe that highly competitive grappling skills provide the most tested and effective approach. Our instruction combines the Constraint-Led Approach (CLA) with direct technical instruction.
CLA involves various games where grapplers are given specific tasks and the freedom to solve them creatively. By providing specific objectives and limitations, students develop an intuitive understanding of positions and submissions.
While CLA is excellent for building situational awareness, it is most effective when paired with direct instruction. Once a student is introduced to a new position or concept, we use direct instruction to teach precise technical solutions to specific problems.
Having a coach with a deep technical understanding of both wrestling and grappling (BJJ) enables athletes to develop their understanding and skills at a much faster pace. Please check out the YouTube video below.
Hope to see you on the mats -
Randall Dibble
Free Assessment for First 10 Clients!
Free Assessment for First 10 Clients!
Personal Training - Nick Christe
Please click here to purchase personal training punch passes.
To schedule your session, please contact Nick directly at 480-200-6189.
Nick is a certified personal trainer, health club management consultant, and competitive athlete with decades of experience helping individuals and organizations achieve exceptional fitness results. He holds nationally recognized certifications through the YMCA, APEX-NASM, and TRX Suspension Training Systems, and is a Level 1 Bodybugg Certified Nutritionist.
Nick previously served as the health and fitness expert for Phoenix Channel 3TV's Your Life A to Z and was the head boot camp instructor for the executive staff of the Arizona Diamondbacks. As a competitive bodybuilder, he earned the title of Novice Bodybuilding Champion and has built an outstanding reputation as a bodybuilding coach, maintaining a 100% client placement record with more than 50 top-five championship finishes.
In addition to his fitness accomplishments, Nick has been recognized for business excellence, earning two Best Business of the Year awards from the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber of Commerce and receiving two Entrepreneur of the Year nominations.
A lifelong athlete, Nick is a former St. Joseph wrestler and dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor. He currently holds the distinction of being the undefeated 2024 40+ Novice Champion through the FUJI BJJ organization.
Nick's philosophy is simple: empower people with the knowledge, discipline, and support they need to transform their health, performance, and confidence.
Team Members
Lisa Altman, Owner and Operator
Randall Dibble, Brazilian jiu-jitsu Coach
Nick Christe, Personal Trainer
Jacob Halsey, Wrestling Director and Coach
St. Joseph High School Graduate
2x MHSAA State Placer
MHSAA State Finalist
HM Dream Team
Former D1 Wrestler at Michigan State University (2022-2023)
NCWA National Qualifier
Caeleb Ishmael, Wrestling Coach
Coloma High School Graduate
3x MHSAA State Placer
MHSAA State Finalist
Former Wrestler at Southwestern Michigan College
Former Wrestler at Montana State University Northern
NJCAA All American (2024)
Brock Thumm, Wrestling Coach
2x MHSAA State Champion
3x MHSAA State Placer
5-Year College Wrestler, Chadron State College (NCAA D2)
NCAA National Qualifier
Two Years coaching, West Liberty University (NCAA D2)
CPR Certified
Current K-12 Principal at Lawrence Public Schools
Michael Gancer, Wrestling Coach
Harper Creek High School Graduate
MHSAA State Placer
Former Wrestler at Olivet University (NCAA D3)
Current Youth Group Leader at Victory Life Church
