Naptown Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Boxing LLC.
About
Naptown Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Boxing LLC offers a comprehensive martial arts experience with disciplines including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, boxing, Muay Thai, kickboxing, wrestling, and MMA. The gym is led by Head Coach Eric Board, a black belt with 18 years of competition experience, supported by coaches Dave and Chase Bruton, who bring additional expertise in Jiu-Jitsu and Judo. The facility features ample mat space, training equipment, and a clean, well-maintained environment with distinctive metal artwork. Members appreciate the structured classes that balance drilling with controlled sparring sessions, accommodating various skill levels and schedules. The gym fosters a supportive learning culture where coaches are described as knowledgeable and dedicated to helping everyone improve, whether they are beginners or experienced practitioners. Families find particular value in the inclusive programming, which includes kids' classes, women's only sessions, and adult training, making it a versatile choice for diverse interests and age groups. Reviewers consistently highlight the welcoming atmosphere, where students are polite and focused on mutual growth rather than aggression, creating an environment where members feel comfortable and motivated to thrive.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members praise the gym's knowledgeable and experienced coaches, particularly highlighting Head Coach Eric Board's 18 years of competition and teaching skills. They describe a welcoming, family-like culture where everyone is supportive and focused on learning, with students being tough but not aggressive during sparring. The facility is noted for being clean, spacious, and well-equipped, with multiple class times and programs for kids, women, and adults. Specific compliments include the structured class pace, the honesty and upfront communication from staff, and the overall positive impact on both individual and family training experiences.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Dr Charles Livingston
7 months ago
Great gym, great culture. Coach Eric is a fantastic instructor who has been competing for 18 yrs. He’s legit. If you want to learn from someone who really understands the art and who has created a great learning culture to thrive in, give naptown a shot!
Jake Pinkston
5 months ago
Only been with this gym for a few months but the experience has been top notch. Eric and the coaches are very knowledgeable and have fostered a healthy culture here that allows everyone to get better. Everyone is welcoming and I would recommend this gym to anyone looking to try out BJJ. The facility itself is very nice and clean, lots of mat space to roll and there’s even training equipment as well.
Victoria Hendricks
a year ago
Amazing gym with wonderful coaches. My kids & husband enjoy it so much it has become their life. Thank you Coach Board for this fabulous place for my family to learn & grow.
Marc
a year ago
I dropped into a nogi BJJ class at Naptown on a work trip. Coach Eric and his students were extremely welcoming and polite. I enjoyed the pace and structure of the class, drilling w short sparring sessions. After class, we sparred and students were tough but not out to hurt anyone. The facility and mat space is large, clean and has cool metal art work on the walls. I highly recommend!
Heather Hess-Steen
5 months ago
This is an awesome gym. Not only is it a gym it's a Jiu-Jitsu family. They are all very nice and welcoming. They make sure that everyone is comfortable and welcomed. They are very honest and upfront. They have multiple class times to accommodate everyone. They not only teach adult Jiu-Jitsu they also have a kids class and a women's only class. They also have Muay Thai / kick boxing and wrestling classes. If you're considering any of these sports you should definitely check them out. My son has and continues to learn so much from this gym. Not only from Coach Board but all of his teammates as well. I couldn't ask for a better establishment for my son to be a part of.
Contact
500 N Meridian St #10B, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Eric Board
Head Coach
Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Professor Jason Kesler. Opened Naptown BJJ in 2019.
Dave
Jiu-Jitsu Coach
Started training Jiu Jitsu in 2009 while finishing a night school program.
Chase Bruton
Jiu-Jitsu Coach
Jiu Jitsu black belt, Judo brown belt
Jiu jitsu black belt under Coach Eric Board and a judo brown belt. An avid competitor.