Build Real Confidence: Trailblazer Jiu-Jitsu

August 17, 2026

Welcome to Trailblazer Jiu Jitsu!

Welcome to Trailblazer Jiu Jitsu, Vincennes University’s official home for martial arts, self-defense, and student fitness! Our club is dedicated to practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—a world-renowned martial art focused on submission grappling, widely celebrated as one of the most effective combative systems for both sport and self-defense. Whether you are stepping onto the mats for the very first time or looking to hone your existing grappling skills, Trailblazer Jiu Jitsu provides a safe, welcoming, and empowering environment where every student and staff member can build confidence, make lifelong friends, and stay active.

What We Do & Our Purpose

Trailblazer Jiu Jitsu provides structured training, physical conditioning, and personal safety education to empower the Vincennes University community.

• Fundamental Grappling Instruction: Learn core Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques, including escapes, joint locks, positional control, and chokeholds in a safe and supportive setting.
 
• Regular Group Practices: Participate in structured training sessions held Monday through Thursday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
 
• Women's Only Jiu-Jitsu Sessions: Attend dedicated Friday sessions from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM, designed specifically to provide female students and staff a focused, comfortable environment to train.
 
• Self-Defense & Personal Safety: Master practical defensive tactics that boost personal safety, awareness, and bodily control in real-world scenarios.
 
• Teamwork & Mutual Respect: Build strong bonds with training partners through cooperative drilling, problem-solving, and shared growth on the mats.
 

Why Join Trailblazer Jiu Jitsu?

• Practical Self-Defense Skills: Acquire proven, effective martial arts techniques that build real-world personal confidence and physical resilience.
 
• Full-Body Fitness & Conditioning: Boost strength, endurance, mobility, and flexibility through engaging, high-energy physical training.
 
• Inclusive Community & Belonging: Join a close-knit, supportive team that values and respects members of all backgrounds, fitness levels, and identities.
 
• Stress Relief & Focus: Relieve college stress, clear your mind, and sharpen focus and agility through problem-solving in motion.
 

Who Can Join?

Membership is open to all registered Vincennes University students and staff, regardless of major, background, or prior athletic experience. Whether you are completely new to martial arts or have years of experience, you are welcome to step on the mats, learn at your own pace, and grow with the team!

Meet Your Advisor

Trailblazer Jiu Jitsu is advised by Travis Linneweber. Travis supports club operations, assists with administrative guidance, and helps ensure that all club practices remain safe, accessible, and positive for members across campus.

Get Involved Today!

Ready to train, learn, and grow with us on the mats? Get involved with Trailblazer Jiu Jitsu today! Connect with student leadership on Instagram (@logankoneckybjj and @1st_king_dehwe), drop by during practice times, or reach out to the Student Activities office for more details.

Contact Information:

• Club Advisor: Travis Linneweber
 
• Email: travis.linneweber@vinu.edu
 

Office of Student Activities:

• Location: PE Complex, Room 102, Vincennes, IN 47591
 
• Phone: 812-888-4301
 
• Email: STUDENTACTIVITIES@VINU.EDU