Summer BJJ: A Healthier Alternative to Screen Time for Kids in Iowa City
By: Logan C. (BJJ Brown Belt & coach) Posted: 5/19/25As summer rolls into Iowa City, many parents face the same challenge: how do I keep my kids off their iPads and engaged in something healthy? With schools out and the structure of the school year gone, screen time is filling the gap—often at the expense […]
What to Expect at Your Child’s First Citadel BJJ Class
By: Logan C. (BJJ Brown Belt & coach) Posted: 4/28/25If you’re considering signing your child up for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), you’re making a great choice! At Citadel BJJ, the highest-rated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym in the state of Iowa, we pride ourselves on offering an encouraging, structured, and fun environment for young students to grow physically, […]
2025 IBJJF Chicago Spring Open Recap | Citadel BJJ Iowa City
By: Logan C. (BJJ Brown Belt & coach) Posted: 4/14/25This year’s IBJJF Chicago Spring Open was one for the books — Citadel BJJ brought our biggest group of competitors to date, with 16 team members stepping onto the mats to represent our academy in both Gi and No-Gi divisions. Since opening our doors in 2019, […]
Wrestling vs BJJ, what’s the difference & where to train in Iowa city?
By: Logan C. (BJJ Brown Belt & coach) Posted: 3/31/25Wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) are two different grappling arts, each with different techniques, philosophies, and cultural significance. For residents of Iowa City, a hub for wrestling excellence in the USA and a growing spot for BJJ.Understanding WrestlingWrestling is a combat sport focusing on takedowns, pins, […]
The Growth of Women’s Wrestling & BJJ in Iowa City
By: Logan C. (BJJ Brown Belt & coach) Posted: 3/20/25Women’s wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) have seen tremendous growth in Iowa City over the past few years. With an estimated 65,000 girls participating in high school wrestling during the 2023-2024 season, the sport has exploded in popularity. The University of Iowa’s women’s wrestling program has […]
Where to Find a Supportive BJJ Community in Iowa City
By: Logan C. (BJJ Brown Belt & coach) Posted: 2/27/25Finding the right gym or martial arts can be the difference between just learning techniques and truly growing in a supportive, welcoming environment. If you’re searching for a BJJ community in Iowa City that is supportive & fun, Citadel BJJ is the right place for you.A […]