NexGen Jiu-Jitsu

Have you been looking for the right moment for to start your Brazilian Jiu-Jits journey, or continue it with the most experienced jiu jitsu and self defense academy with in hundreds of miles!
The results are continuing to speaking for themselves loud and clear!

There’s no better time than now!

* Why Train with NexGen?
in Springfield, IL has quickly rasied the bar, showcasing what true authentic world class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and reality self defense training is truly like. Unlike anything Springfield has seen to date. In addition we’ve created a healthy training environment with a wide range of ages from 13-60+. NexGen Academy has complete beginners to world class competitor level athletes and practitioners.
We have 10+ black belts and many other veteran practitioners aiding to a safe, highly productive learning experience each and every training session. Our great mix has built a strong foundation for our team! It’s an environment where people are truly happy and comfortable while being uncomfortable and learning to apply what they learn at an astonishing rate.

NexGen is where Old school meets new school - The perfect blend of tradition and innovation.

🔥Let’s go! You have waited long enough Text or Call 1-447-448-7703 to schedule a time to get signed up or your free trial class today.

Have you ever wanted to train like the best in the world — but didn’t know where to start?

For the first time in Springfield, NexGen Jiu-Jitsu is bringing world-class training to everyday adults just like you. No experience needed. No pressure. Just expert instruction, a supportive community, and a proven path to getting stronger, more confident, and more capable.

Your journey starts here.
Beginners welcome. Veterans challenged.
Sign up today and be part of the next generation.

Text or Call Today to Schedule a time to Get
Signed Up or for your Free Intro Class

📞 [ (447)-448-7703 ]
📍 [ 301 South Grand Avenue West
Springfield, IL ] East door 2nd floor
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“Built on Legacy. Driven by Innovation.”

“One action starts the journey. Daily consistency with the proper program, keeps it alive and growing.”

At NexGen Jiu-Jitsu, we’re taking what the last generation struggled with—those sticking points—and transforming them into stepping stones. We’re providing the upgrades they’ve long needed and paving a smoother, smarter path for the next generation to reach their full potential. It’s not just about training harder—it’s about training better. Welcome to the evolution.

What Else Sets Us Apart
✅ World class instruction and training program, unmatched for hundreds of miles.
✅ No contracts or long-term commitments
✅ No sign-up or registration fees
✅ No required team uniforms
✅ Brand-new, pro-grade mats for performance & safety
✅ 6-ft wall mats for takedown & wall defense training
✅ Mats sanitized daily for a clean, hygienic space
✅ 15+ years of experience teaching kids & adults
✅ 12+ years training instructors how to teach effectively

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🔥 when your ready we are too
Text 1-447-448-7703 to schedule your FREE trial class or sign up today!

Springfield—this isn’t your average Jiu-Jitsu gym. 🥋

10+ black belts joined NexGen in our first few months. That should tell you everything.

We combine old-school fundamentals with modern, evolving systems—so you don’t just train… you actually improve.

✔ No egos
✔ Clean mats, every day
✔ Structured, high-level coaching
✔ 21+ years of proven experience

If you’re serious about getting better, this is where it happens. We would love to take you to the next level.

Sign up today and be part of the next generation.

Text or Call to schedule your FREE intro class 👇
📞 (447) 448-7703
📍 301 South Grand Avenue West — East Door, 2nd Floor
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“Built on Legacy. Driven by Innovation.”

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A sneak peak inside the NexGen Laboratory 💪

Blending Judo and Wrestling—building strength, skill, and confidence every step of the way.

Ready to step on the mat?
Text or call 447-448-7703 to claim your FREE trial class or schedule your sign-up today!

🔥 Springfield IL — Ready to Level Up? 🔥

Within our first few months open, 10–13 Black Belts signed up 🥋

Yeah—you read that right.

This isn’t your average Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy.

Come experience the NexGen, at NexGen Jiu-Jitsu Academy 💥

📍 Inside The 301
(301 South Grand Ave West – East doors, 2nd floor)

Whether you’re brand new or experienced chasing your next world title… this is where you learn and grow. 🥋

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💥 Why NexGen Jiu-Jitsu?
⚡ Old school meets new school training
⚡ Elite-level grappling & self-defense
⚡ Led by Prof. Gerrad Zec (20+ yrs experience)
⚡ No contracts. No sign-up fees. No required team uniforms

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🏆 Train in a Premium Space
✔️ Brand new mats
✔️ Wall mats for safe takedowns
✔️ Cleaned daily

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🚀 Start Today
Text 447-448-7703 for your FREE trial class or to schedule a time to get all signed up!

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Thinking about trying Jiu-Jitsu? This is your sign. 👀🥋

No experience needed. No egos. Just a room full of people learning, sweating, and getting better together.

Whether you’re looking to get in shape, build confidence, or just try something new—we’ve got a spot for you on the mats.

Come train with us. Your first class is waiting. 💪

Located in the at 301 South Grand Avenue West
We are in the east doors on the 2nd floor.

Text 1-447-448-7703 to schedule a time to get all signed up or schedule your free trial class!

Training isn’t about collecting techniques—it’s about building understanding.

The fundamentals are what give everything else meaning. Learning how to control positions, manage distance, and apply pressure with intention is what turns movement into skill. Without that foundation, techniques are just isolated moments.

We’re not here to chase random moves—we’re here to connect them. Every action leads to a reaction. Every reaction creates the next opening. That’s how you build flow. That’s how you stay one step ahead.

Real progress happens when you stop thinking in single techniques and start seeing the bigger picture—how everything links together into a system.

Stay consistent. Stay intentional. Build your chain of attacks.

Come experience what true, high-quality training is really like.

📍 Located at , 301 South Grand Avenue West, East doors, 2nd floor
📱 Text 1-447-448-7703 to schedule your free trial class or get signed up today!

Martial arts isn’t about avoiding failure-it’s about embracing it.

Every missed movement, every time we tap, teaches resilience, humility, and respect.
Learn from every opponent and every mistake, and rise stronger, wiser, and grounded.

True mastery is built in the struggle, not just the technique. Failure becomes a guide, showing us where and how to improve and grow.

You have waited long enough, it all
starts with one step!

Text or Call 1-447-448-7703 to schedule a time to get signed up or your free trial class today.

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💥 Why Choose NexGen?
✅10+Black Belts joining our first 2 months open
✅ Led by 3rd-Degree Black Belt Professor Gerrad Zec, NexGen Jiu-Jitsu delivers elite instruction backed by over 20 years of full-time experience. Professor Gerrad has competed against many of the top names in the sport and trained alongside multiple-time world and ADCC champions. His journey reflects not only high-level competition, but a deep commitment to teaching and building an elite training environment.
✅ Instructors are developed through a rigorous apprenticeship program
✅ Coaches and Professors actively train to continue evolving as athletes and teachers
✅ Supportive, high-energy, and safe team environment—everyone is welcome
✅ Modern, constantly evolving curriculum to keep your skills growing
✅ See real results in as little as 3 months with consistent training—guaranteed

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🔥 What to Expect from Day One

Walk in excited. Leave inspired. Come back stronger—every time.

🛑 No contracts
🛑 No sign-up fees
🛑 No required uniforms

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📲 Text 1-447-448-7703 to schedule your FREE trial class or get started today!

Take the first step—the best version of you is waiting.

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At Nexgen Jiu-Jitsu academy, we’re raising the standard of training in Springfield and for hundreds of miles!

Our coaching is built on real experience—competing against world-class athletes, training extensively with multiple-time adult division world champions and ADCC medalists.

We’ve taken the same proven systems used at the highest levels of the sport and built a program that delivers results—while maintaining a safe, structured environment for every student.

There’s a reason 10+ black belts joined us in our first few months open.

Come experience what you have been missing for yourself.

Sign up today and be part of the next generation.

Text or Call Today to Schedule Your Free Intro Class 👇

📞 (447) 448-7703
📍 301 South Grand Avenue West
Springfield, IL — East Door, 2nd Floor
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“Built on Legacy. Driven by Innovation.”