Veneration Jiu-Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a self-defense based martial art that teaches students to defend themselves against stronger opponents. We offer a positive, encouraging environment dedicated to creating a team atmosphere. Whether you’ve never stepped on the mats or you’re a jiu-jitsu veteran, come join our team family and get some rolls in.

Try your first week of classes for free.

Our Team

 

Professor Jason McClellan

Jason started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in October 2008 at The LC, an affiliate of Gracie Barra Arkansas, under the lineage of black belt Brian Davis. He quickly fell in love with the sport and began traveling throughout Arkansas to crosstrain and compete in tournaments. He earned his black belt in October 2021 and is currently training under black belt Dave Rosenmarkle of Veneration Jiu-Jitsu. Jason began teaching in 2018 while continuing to train and compete nationally, medalling in IBJJF, AGF, Fuji, and NAGA. He opened his own jiu-jitsu academy in 2021 in Jonesboro, AR. He is passionate about teaching and sharing his love of jiu-jitsu. Jason is IBJJF certified and verified on Belt Checker.

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Professor Dave Rosenmarkle (right)

Professor Dave strives to use Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to inspire others to fully live out their true potential on and off of the mats. Drawing from a myriad of life experiences (collegiate athlete, Iraq war veteran, entrepreneur, BJJ competitor) Professor Dave finds ways to connect with others on a personal level in order to help facilitate positive change in their in lives.

Veneration Jonesboro is a proud affiliate of Veneration Jiu-Jitsu based out of Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Veneration BJJ is an IBJJF recognized academy.

 

Veneration Jiu-Jitsu is proud to currently be the only IBJJF certified academy in Northeast Arkansas.