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Jeremy K.
"Professor Nick and his wife Mel have created the perfect environment for kids and adults alike to learn, grow, and most importantly have fun! I've been to many gyms/ clubs / dojos over the years and Evolution is by far the best culture I've ever encountered."
Ward L.
"One of the best decisions we made as a family was to join this gym. If your child has confidence issues or a hard time fitting in, this is the family environment that will help."
Mark M.
"In the short time that my son has been going to Evolution, it has become apparent that we didn’t just join a gym. We joined a family that cares just as much for the inexperienced as the experienced."
ABOUT EVOLUTION
JIU JITSU
Evolution Jiu Jitsu is Burlington's premiere martial arts academy since 2014. Our goal is to provide high quality Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction in a family friendly environment. Brazilian jiu jitsu is a self-defense based martial art that is practical for everyone, teaching techniques that enable self-defense against a larger, stronger opponent. As such, it is an effective discipline for women and children to master.
Evolution Jiu Jitsu focuses on character through leadership development and a commitment to community. Our youth program is well-known for their competitive rankings. EJJ is an IBJJF and USBJJF registered academy and has produced both Wisconsin and Midwest grappling champions! Their sportsmanship is even more renowned!
EJJ is also proud to provide customized training and self defense classes, private lessons and events, fundraising for local charities and Veterans organizations, and Disabled Veterans support programs.
Self-Confidence
Discipline
Fun
Physical Fitness
Self-Defense
Technical Skill
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PRINCIPLES OF EVOLUTION JIU JITSU
MEET OUR STAFF
Professor Nick Riggle
Co-Founder and
Head Instructor
Prof. Nick is a 1st Degree Black Belt in BJJ with over 30 yrs of grappling and self-defense experience, including leading US Army Combatives instruction over his 25+ yr military career. He is a IBJJF and USBJJF certified BJJ instructor as well as a USA Wrestling Certified Coach.
When not on the mats Prof. is a competitive billiards player and enjoys spending time with his wife Mel with whom he Co-Founded EJJ and their 3 children, the 1st members of the EJJ family.
Professor
Lee Henning
Assistant
Instructor
Coach Lee is a Black Belt in BJJ with over 10 yrs of BJJ experience. Outside of BJJ Coach Lee has a 20+ yr career in manufacturing management and machining and was one of Prof. Nick's 1st students at EJJ.
Coach
Craig Lockman
Assistant
Coach
Coach Craig is a Brown Belt in BJJ with over 7 yrs of BJJ experience. Off the mats Coach Craig has a 20+ yr career as an MBA Quality Control and Continuous Improvement Manager. Both his son and daughter have grown up in the EJJ family with him.
Coach
Matt Nielsen
Assistant
Kids Coach
Coach Matt is a Purple Belt in BJJ with over 7 yrs of BJJ experience. When not grappling, Coach Matt's 15+ yr career has spanned youth ministry and video production. At home he is enjoying his 1st baby daughter who is soon to join the EJJ family.
Coach
Jeremy Knopow
Assistant
Kids Coach
Coach Jeremy is a Blue Belt in BJJ, with 1.5 yrs of BJJ experience and over 16 yrs. of total grappling experience, including as a Div I scholarship wrestler. Coach Jeremy's career spans 30+ yrs of engineering, product design, and New Business Development. Both his young son and daughter have joined him in the EJJ family.