Best Self-Defense Classes for Women in Iowa City

Citadel BJJ Self Defense Classes in Iowa City

By: Logan C. (BJJ Brown Belt & coach) Posted: 11/13/24Personal safety is a priority today, and more women are turning to self-defense classes & martial arts to gain the confidence & skills to protect themselves. Self-defense programs vary widely, from traditional martial arts disciplines like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) to focused, single-session classes aimed at teaching […]

2024 IBJJF No-Gi Pan American Results | Citadel BJJ Martial Arts

IBJJF 2024 No Gi Pan Americans Citadel BJJ Iowa City Martial arts

By: Logan C. (BJJ Brown Belt & coach) Posted: 10/28/24Last weekend, we took an incredible team of competitors to the IBJJF No-Gi Pan American Championship in Texas! 🥋💥 Our athletes showed up, fought hard, and walked away with some well-deserved wins and submissions. They put in countless hours of intense training and left it all […]

What is the IBJJF?

IBJJF 2024 Chicago Open Citadel BJJ Iowa City

By: Logan C. (BJJ Brown Belt & coach) Posted: 10/8/24The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) is widely regarded as the top organization for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) tournaments worldwide. For both Gi (traditional kimono) and No-Gi (submission grappling without the kimono) competitions, the IBJJF sets the gold standard for professionalism, organization, and the highest level of […]