Brown's BJJ
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
One School - One Family
Professor Brown
Owner / Head Instructor
MIKE BROWN
Mike is the owner and head instructor of Brown’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which was established in 2016.
Mike is a veteran of the United States Air Force, retiring after 22 years of dedicated service. Mike is also a retired police officer of 24 years, many of those years spent in training. He has spent the last 18 years working at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, most recently in the Defensive Tactics area. On average he has been involved in training well over 400 officers per year since starting work at the Academy.
Mike started his Jiu-Jitsu journey in 2011 training under Professor Nick Pollaro owner and head instructor at Pollaro’s Martial Arts in Plainfield Indiana. In 2016 with the support of Professor Pollaro,Mike opened Brown’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Columbus, Indiana. The school opened with just 8 students and today well over 100 students (kids and adults) train at the school.
Mike recently received his Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Professor Pollaro. Mike is a registered Black belt with the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF), the most recognized organization in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Personal Note from Mike: I started my BJJ journey late in life at 52 years of age. I can honestly say its one of the best decisions I have made in my life. Try it and see what you think. See you on the mats.
Teancum Clark
Lead Instructor
Brown Belt under Mike Brown and Nick Pollaro.
Started BJJ in 2013.
Physical Tactics Instructor
Gracie Ground Combatives Instructor Level 1 and 2 IHSAA Head Wrestling Coach CNHS 2010
IHSAA Sectional Champion Wrestler 1999
2 x Regional 4th place finisher
Academic All state 1999
Brooke Isaac
Lead Instructor - Women's Instructional Specialist.
Brooke began training jiu jitsu at Brown’s Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2016 and currently holds the rank of purple belt. Brooke teaches no gi classes on Tuesday and assists with other adult and kid’s classes. Brooke is a busy mom to three awesome kids. She is a school nurse that enjoys working with the kids of her community. In her free time, Brooke enjoys spending time with her family and making art.
Russ Isaac
Lead Instructor - Women's Instructional Specialist
Russ Isaac: Bio pending
Coach Shepard
Instructor
Bill started jiu jitsu in 2017, a few months shy of his 40 th birthday, and developed an instant passion for the art. Brown’s jiujitsu offered rigorous training and a welcoming atmosphere that helped this passion blossom. He currently holds the rank of purple belt. Bill is a student/teacher, assisting in both the children and adult classes. Bill is a proud family man with a wife of over two decades and three beautiful daughters. He is an educator by training and currently teaches writing in Franklin.“I would encourage anyone to train, but most especially those for whom jiu jitsu may seem like an odd fit. Older folks, the unathletic, people wanting to improve their fitness. Jiu jitsu is a tool for self-improvement, and these people will benefit immensely. I’m living proof.”
Joshua Long
Instructor
Joshua began training Brazilian Jiu-jitsu in 2017 and currently holds a rank of Purple belt.
Joshua is a family man who adores his wife Ashley (who also trains at Brown’s BJJ) and loves spending his time with his two children.
In his free time, Joshua enjoys Jiu-jitsu, walking/ hiking, working out and swimming.
Joshua has a bachelor’s degree from IU and is currently pursuing his MBA from IU. As of 2022 Joshua is also in a program to become a certified nutritionist and personal trainer with a focus on adaptive veteran athletes.
My BJJ Journey:
I started Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu because my son wanted to try it out. My son had trained the Saturday morning class and I started the following Wednesday. My wife took him to that Saturday class and could not state any more how kind Mike was to our son and her.
When I walked through the door that Wednesday Mike Brown greeted me in a warm and professional manner. He made no illusions to the difficulty this art presented and that it took hard work and dedication. I am so thankful that I stayed with it because this school has really changed my life. Yes, BJJ is the art, but Mike and the others in this school are the real reason I have stayed over the years.
I can tell you I have lost over 100 lbs. since starting and am in some of the best fitness of my life as well. If you are a person who is putting off coming because you want to get in better shape first, DON’T wait. Come in and train with us and watch everything come together. This is some of the most fun you can have working out with new friends.
