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James Clingerman

@james_clingerman

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4th Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt in Indianapolis, IN. I own Indiana Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, www.BJJ.Foundation, and www.TheFightHub.com

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Royce Gracie and me… about 28 years apart.The first photo is from early 1998.The second was yesterday back on the mat with The Man.Royce Gracie was the first UFC Champion.No weight classes. No gloves. No modern rules.And he didn’t just fight once a night, he fought 3 to 4 times.Bruce Lee changed how people thought about fighting.Royce Gracie proved what actually works.Everything you see in modern MMA traces back to that shift.And I wasn’t watching from the sidelines.I’ve had a front-row seat the entire time.I can’t imagine where my life would be without that influence.It was great getting back on the mat with Royce and talking about the old guard.29 years in and I’m still just getting started. @realroyce @bushidozionsville by @james_clingerman

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Getting shot in the face didn’t stop @james_clingerman from opening his Jiu Jitsu academy a couple weeks later. Full story available on the Still Rolling Jiu Jitsu Podcast #JiuJitsu #gunshotsurvivor #bjj #survivor #podcast by @james_clingerman

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James Clingerman has an incredible story about resilience and leading one of the top Jiu Jitsu academies in the Midwest. Thank you James for appearing on the Still Rolling Jiu Jitsu Podcast! #jiujitsu #bjj #martialarts #podcast by @james_clingerman

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IBJJA Competition Training prepping for IBJJF Indianapolis Open! #bjjtechnique #bjjmotivation #bjjmojo #jiujitsulife #bjjforlife by @james_clingerman

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So, I made a last minute trip to Italy with some friends. @baby_silverback & @absoluteselfdefense were teaching some classes and a seminar and a spot opened up for me to fly out.It’s been fun visiting the people and the sites. by @james_clingerman

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#hatsugeiko #hatsugeiko2026 #indianajiujitsu #indybjj #indianapolisjiujitsu by @james_clingerman

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The Holiday Market at IBJJA is getting started! Come in and pick up some Christmas gifts! by @james_clingerman

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Promotion ceremony this past weekend🔥Congratulations to everyone who crushed it on and off the mats!!!! One more step on your journey.#bjj #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #combatsports #promotion #grappling #fyp #explore #ctx #copperascove by @james_clingerman

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