2024 in Review for Citadel BJJ Iowa City
By: Logan C. (BJJ Brown Belt & coach) Posted: 1/15/25In 2024, Citadel BJJ Iowa City celebrated significant milestones, marking a year of growth, innovation, and community engagement.Celebrating Five Years in BusinessThe year began with the celebration of our fifth anniversary. Reflecting on our journey from a modest mat space to a thriving Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) […]
How Martial Arts Like BJJ Build Goal-Setting Habits in Kids
By: Logan C. (BJJ Brown Belt & coach) Posted: 12/16/24Kids are often glued to screens, spending hours on smartphones and video games. This excessive screen time has left many children feeling isolated and detached, missing out on the joy of setting and achieving meaningful goals. Without guidance, they can seem lost in their childhood, drifting […]
Why Is BJJ So Popular?
By: Logan C. (BJJ Brown Belt & coach) Posted: 12/2/24Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has experienced a meteoric rise in popularity in the last few years. From its deep roots in martial arts from Brazil to its appeal as a safe, effective, and fun form of group fitness. Brazilian Jiu-jitsu gyms have been popping up across the […]
Where to Train MMA in Iowa City?
By: Logan C. (BJJ Brown Belt & coach) Posted: 9/9/24Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is exploding in popularity, with the UFC’s meteoric rise since 2020 drawing more people into the sport. Whether you’re looking to become a professional fighter or just want to learn self-defense, MMA training offers a combination of discipline, fitness, and real-world skills. […]
What’s the Best Martial Art to Train in Iowa City?
By: Logan C. (BJJ Brown Belt & coach) Posted: 10/18/24If you’re in Iowa City and considering learning a martial art, you’re in the right place! Iowa City offers a variety of martial arts styles, each with a different twist. Iowa City martial arts gyms range from four popular martial arts — Taekwondo, Karate, Boxing, and Brazilian […]
What is the IBJJF?
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 […]
How BJJ Helped One Citadel Student Lose 80 Pounds and Heal His Gut
By: Logan C. (BJJ Brown Belt & coach) Posted: 9/23/24Chase Tepfer’s journey with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) began a year and a half ago at Citadel BJJ in Iowa City. What started as a pursuit to lose weight and learn a martial art has turned into a life-altering transformation that improved his health. Chase has not […]
Why is BJJ the Best Martial Art for Kids?
By: Logan C. (BJJ Brown Belt & coach) Posted: 8/16/241. Introduction to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art that emphasizes leverage, technique, and submission holds to control and overcome opponents. Originating from Japan and refined in Brazil, it has become a global phenomenon due to its effectiveness in real-life situations and its emphasis […]