Welcome to Andrew Pardee Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, a hands-on martial arts training experience. We take pride in our friendly atmosphere and invite you to our martial arts classes. Whether you are a hobbyist or looking to be a professional competitor, you’ll find a martial arts program suited for you. Leave your ego at the door and join Andrew Pardee Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy to become your best self through training.
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Andrew Pardee Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the primary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in the Ohio Valley, dedicated to building confident, disciplined, and capable individuals through world-class instruction. We provide a structured and welcoming environment for students of all ages and experience levels.
Our academy focuses on personal growth through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—developing strength, confidence, and resilience both on and off the mats. Students train under Andrew Pardee, the city’s only IBJJF-certified black belt, ensuring authentic, high-level instruction rooted in proven fundamentals and competition-tested techniques.
Whether your goal is self-defense, fitness, or competition, our team is committed to helping you reach your full potential.
Andrew Pardee Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was founded with a simple goal: to provide the Ohio Valley with a world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy that is both welcoming and results-driven.
Owner and Head Instructor Andrew Pardee is a multiple-time IBJJF medalist with podium finishes in the Adult, Master 1, and Master 2 divisions, a two-time IBJJF No-Gi Pan American bronze medalist, and the only IBJJF-recognized black belt in the Ohio Valley. His competition experience ensures students learn real, effective Jiu-Jitsu taught with purpose and precision.
After years of training and competition, Professor Pardee returned to his hometown and opened the academy in 2017 to give people of all ages and backgrounds access to high-level instruction in a supportive environment. Whether you are stepping on the mats for the first time or preparing for competition, students receive structured guidance, personal attention, and encouragement every step of the way.
Today, the academy is home to a strong, respectful community focused on growth, confidence, and continuous improvement. At Andrew Pardee Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, you don’t just train—you become part of a team committed to helping you reach your full potential on and off the mats.
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Professor Andrew Pardee is a local Ohio valley native that owns and operates Andrew Pardee Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy which is a Shawn Hammonds Affiliated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school. Professor Pardee started his Martial Arts Journey learning the art of Karate at a very young age after years of training Professor Pardee went on to pursue his journey in learning different styles such as Judo, Boxing, Kick Boxing, MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. With 18 years of training experience Professor Pardee holds the Rank of 1st Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under 4th Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Shawn Hammonds and a Yellow Belt in Judo under Doug Lowden. Professor Pardee himself & his Academy are the only recognized Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Professor & School recognized by the IBJJF.
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Martial arts is a healthy outlet for negative emotions and provides stress relief.
Martial arts training can test your perseverance, but you will learn how to overcome adversity in order to grow.
Through Jiu-Jitsu, you can learn the foundational techniques for self-defense. You’ll live more comfortably with your newfound abilities.
Our friendly academy atmosphere welcomes all individuals to train and experience new things. Regardless of your experience you’ll be uplifted by peers and instructors.
Andrew Pardee Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy unlocks your true potential. You will realize you are limitless and take on life with a new perspective.
Andrew Pardee Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy offers structured programs for kids, adults & competitors. Regardless of your age, experience level, or goals, there’s a class here for you. You will always be met with top-quality instruction and encouragement regardless of the path you chose. When you step on the mat you are on your way to becoming the best you can be.
All memberships are MONTHLY and set at a term that you register for. We do not offer one-time payments that cover multiple months of training.
The price shown (for example, $100 or $89.99) is the MONTHLY membership rate.
The term refers to the length of the agreement, not the total cost.
Memberships are billed MONTHLY on a recurring basis to the card on file provided at signup.
Yes. Family memberships are billed MONTHLY and may be discounted when a parent and child train together. Family pricing is explained during signup.
No. All memberships are structured as MONTHLY training programs.
All pricing, billing details, and membership terms are shown during online registration and must be reviewed and accepted before checkout.
Please ask before registering if anything is unclear. We’re happy to explain how monthly billing works so there are no surprises.
If a membership is not the right fit, please contact us and we’ll handle the account according to the agreement. All memberships are MONTHLY. Prices shown are monthly rates and require acceptance of a term agreement at registration.
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