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KEARNEY COMBAT SPORTS & FITNESS

Kearney, Nebraska

Google: 5.0 (55 reviews)Yelp: 5.0 (1 reviews)

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About KEARNEY COMBAT SPORTS & FITNESS

The Kearney YMCA offers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as part of its programming, focusing on grappling, ground fighting, leverage, technique, and timing for self defense and fitness, with live sparring and drilling to facilitate advancement.

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Kearney Family YMCA strengthens the community through well-being and fitness, camps, family time, swim, sports and play, and activities for people of all ages, incomes and abilities. Committed to nurturing youth development, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility with values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Class Hours

Saturday: 10 AM–12 PM
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 5–9 PM
Tuesday: 5–9 PM
Wednesday: 5–9 PM
Thursday: 5–9 PM
Friday: 5–9 PM

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What Students Say

Common review themes

Instruction emphasizes fundamentals, live sparring, and step-by-step drilling for steady progress. The YMCA setting supports a clean, family-friendly atmosphere with programs for many ages and abilities. Students value the academy’s accessible approach and its connection to youth development and healthy living. Kids BJJ and the After-School Program make it easy for families to build training into the week.

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5.0

55 Google reviews

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Programs & Highlights

Programs & Classes

Gi BJJ
Positional Sparring
Kids BJJ
Private Lessons
After-School Program

Instructors & Team

Alexander Weaver
Rachel Silverman
Juan Arredondo
Richard Barajas
Chelsea Ruiz
Dante Rodriguez
Jose Hernandez
Garret Kluthe

Key Features

Youth development
Healthy living
Social responsibility
Accessible programs for all ages and abilities
Swim lessons and lifeguard training
After-school programs

Ideal For

Individuals and families in the Kearney community
Children and youth
Members and non-members for certain events
Job seekers seeking roles in aquatics and early childhood education

Instructors

Instructor Spotlight

You’ll train with Alexander Weaver, Rachel Silverman, Juan Arredondo, Richard Barajas, Chelsea Ruiz, Dante Rodriguez, Jose Hernandez, and Garret Kluthe at KEARNEY COMBAT SPORTS & FITNESS. The coaching environment centers on clear fundamentals, live sparring, and drilling, so you can build confidence in Gi BJJ, Positional Sparring, Kids BJJ, Private Lessons, and the After-School Program while learning at a pace that supports steady progress.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What BJJ classes does KEARNEY COMBAT SPORTS & FITNESS offer?

KEARNEY COMBAT SPORTS & FITNESS offers Gi BJJ, Positional Sparring, Kids BJJ, Private Lessons, and an After-School Program. The curriculum focuses on grappling, ground fighting, leverage, technique, and timing for self defense and fitness. Live sparring and drilling help students advance through training.

2. Is KEARNEY COMBAT SPORTS & FITNESS good for beginners?

Yes, the program is built around accessible training for all ages and abilities. Beginners can start with fundamentals through Gi BJJ, Positional Sparring, or Private Lessons, and live sparring plus drilling provide a clear structure for steady improvement in Kearney, NE.

3. Where is KEARNEY COMBAT SPORTS & FITNESS in Kearney, NE?

It is located at 2219 Central Ave in Kearney, NE. The academy operates as part of the Kearney Family YMCA, which also supports family time, camps, swim, sports and play, and activities for people of all ages, incomes and abilities.

4. Does KEARNEY COMBAT SPORTS & FITNESS teach kids' BJJ?

Yes, Kids BJJ is part of the program lineup. The academy also offers an After-School Program, making it a strong option for families looking for youth development, healthy living, and structured martial arts training in one place.

5. Who teaches at KEARNEY COMBAT SPORTS & FITNESS?

The instructors include Alexander Weaver, Rachel Silverman, Juan Arredondo, Richard Barajas, Chelsea Ruiz, Dante Rodriguez, Jose Hernandez, and Garret Kluthe. Students can work with this coaching team across Gi BJJ, Positional Sparring, Kids BJJ, Private Lessons, and the After-School Program.