LIFE REQUIRES YOU TO FIGHT.

Our BJJ and MMA programs teach you to fight on the mat so that you can engage life off the mat with greater strength, resilience, and humility.

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Train for what matters most.

Life doesn’t hand out easy paths.
Whether it’s your health, your safety, your family, or your calling—success requires engagement.

At Clinch Academy, our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA programs teach you to fight on the mat so that you can engage life off the mat with greater strength, resilience, and humility.

Train with us because we believe you are worth fighting for.

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WHY CLINCH ACADEMY

More Than Training. Preparation for Life.

Most people may never need to physically defend themselves—but everyone faces a fight.
Fatigue. Fear. Pressure. Responsibility. Setbacks.

We don’t train for chaos—we train for competence.

By engaging hard things on the mat in a disciplined, supportive environment, our students learn how to:

Stand firm under pressure
Respond rather than react
Carry strength with humility
Face challenges without quitting

What’s built on the mat doesn’t stay on the mat—it shows up in life.

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OUR PHILOSOPHY

Strength With Humility

This world doesn’t need more bullies.
It needs people with boundaries, discipline, and self-control.

We believe true strength is not loud or reckless—it’s trained, restrained, and responsible.
Our goal isn’t domination. It’s formation.

At Clinch Academy, we pursue:

Strength — the ability to act
Resilience — the ability to endure
Humility — the wisdom to use strength well

This is the heart of the Gentle Lion.

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Luke Rinehart

Owner | Head BJJ Instructor
5th Degree Black Belt
Matthew Semelsberger

Head MMA Coach
11 X UFC Veteran
Sergey Shishov

Head Striking Coach
Over 30 Years Experience
Jhondy Fuller & Braesen Rinehart

Head Youth BJJ Coaches
Both Coaches Started in our Kids Program!
Russ Braden

Head Krav Maga Instructor
Also a BJJ Black Belt
Shannon Neal

ClinchFit Fitness Kickboxing Coach
Also a BJJ Blue Belt
Luke & Braesen Rinehart

ClinchFlow Fitness & Mobility
Coaches

FOR THOSE ON THE FENCE

You Don’t Have to Be Ready—Just Willing

You don’t need to be confident.
You don’t need to be in shape.
You don’t need experience.

You just need to be willing to take the first step.

We’ll meet you where you are—and help you grow from there.

Because you are worth fighting for.

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How to get started!

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TESTIMONIALS

I CANNOT SAY ENOUGH!

“I cannot say enough about Clinch Academy. They have given my son the skills and confidence to break out of a cycle of victimization educators could not stop. He loves Clinch Academy!”

— DW

THE RESULTS ARE AMAZING!

“My family has been a part of Clinch Academy for over 10 years. The results have been amazing. Our confidence has increased as we’ve learned how to protect ourselves, build solid health habits for everyday living, and how to be a respectful and dedicated team player. We recommend them 100%!”

— JD

HIGHEST QUALITY INSTRUCTION!

“I have been to several jiujitsu gyms in the US and Brazil. Clinch Academy has one of the highest quality instruction I have ever experienced. I highly recommend. Plus, the environment is friendly and professional.”

— LH

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