"With experience in both competition and real-world application, I would love the opportunity to share my knowledge with you. The focus of Brownsburg Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is training in a safe and friendly environment."      -Josh O'Brien

 

Josh has been a police officer in Indiana for 15 years. As an officer, Josh has served in many capacities, such as Detective, Emergency Response Team member(ERT), Field Training Officer(FTO), K9 Handler, and Physical Tactics Instructor.  As a certified physical tactics instructor, Josh teaches the use of force tactics and use of force law to police officers. Josh also frequently teaches self-defense classes to various women's groups and organizations. 

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Josh is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under black belt Nick Pollaro (Pollaro's Martial Arts). Since beginning his BJJ journey in December 2010, Josh has competed and trained BJJ. Josh has competed and won medals in tournaments such as NAGA (Chicago), Fuji,  and the Hoosier Open. Josh is also a certified Gracie Survival Tactics Instructor. 

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Along with experience in BJJ, Josh has also trained in Jeet Kune Do Concepts(JKD), and folkstyle/freestyle wrestling. As a high school wrestler, Josh gained grappling experience competing in many folkstyle and freestyle(AAU) wrestling matches/tournaments. Josh also trained in boxing for a short time, fighting in the 911 Police and Fire Slugfest in 2010.

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