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Great Lakes Training Center
9,000-square-feet, including a 900-square-foot weight and cardio center
Extensive Wi-Fi, cameras, security, and audio systems
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Drop in for First Free Class!
Wrestling
Registration for our summer session and camp is open! There is no cost to register an account.
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 First Free Class!
Drop in For First Free Class!
Brazilian jiu-jitsu
There is no cost to register an account. Classes start July 13.
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 Grappling - 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