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  • Mad Science New Schedule Starting 5 Feb 2024

    Team, Starting Monday February 5th we are starting the new schedule. Here are the highlights: 1) No changes to the youth program or times 2) Mat 1 is the main Jiujitsu/Judo floor on the top floor 3) Mat 2 is the kickboxing room on the lower floor. 4) "Open" means that the space is available for drilling and training but is not a dedicated instructional class 5) The weight room is available for se anytime the gym is open for anyone high school age and up. 6) Adult Jiu-Jitsu Monday through Friday will start at 7:15 (Mat 1) 7) Combatives classes have been added to Mondays and Saturdays (Mat 1) 8) Sambo class has been added to Wednesdays (6:15 ....

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  • Why Jiu-Jitsu? (Part 3: Growth through Failure)

    Why Jiu-Jitsu? (Part 3: Growth through Failure) By Ted Chittenden 2/24/2022 www.madsciencejudoandjiujitsu.com Growth through failure Failure is just part of life, but it is critical for our growth and development both in Jiu-Jitsu and in our personal lives. The most important element of failure is that you first had to have tried. Just trying, especially something new, is a victory in and of itself. It is a demonstration of your courage and desire to grow. This should be something we celebrate, not used as a deterrent from trying again and trying other things. The second benefit of failing, is that we can learn something, ask the question – why did this ....

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  • 8 Feb 2022

    Why Jiu-Jitsu? (Part 2: Beyond Fighting)

    Why Jiu-Jitsu? (Part 2: Beyond Fighting) By Ted Chittenden 2/8/2022 www.madsciencejudoandjiujitsu.com This part of “Why Jiu-Jitsu” will focus on benefits that Jiu-Jitsu can bring into your life that go beyond the ability to fight and defend yourself against other human beings. Typically, people come into my academy for either the ability to defend themselves or to get into better shape. Without question, our Jiu-Jitsu can provide the individual both of those things, but I really do not think that is what keeps people around year after year. It is all the other benefits that yield from Jiu-Jitsu that keep people coming back. In reality, I am in the business ....

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  • 27 Jan 2022

    Why Jiu-Jitsu? (Part 1: Self-Defense Perspective)

    Why Jiu-Jitsu? (Part 1: Self-Defense Perspective) By Ted Chittenden 1/27/2022 I have practiced martial arts for most of my life. I have studied various types of martial arts over the decades, and one question I often receive is why Jiu-Jitsu? The short answer is because it works. However, the term “works” can be a bit more complex and it extends far beyond human combat. Part 1: Self-defense perspectives. From a combative/self-defense perspective, I am more inclined to favor arts that have more emphasis on grappling versus striking, especially regarding self-defense. Those that know me, might think this to be hypocritical on my part; questions ....

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  • Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 15-20 APR 2024

    Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 15-20 APR 2024. Jiu-Jitsu Focus (All): Adults:Guard Passing Judo Focus (All): Throwing in Movement Kickboxing Focus (All) : Managing distance. Combatives Focus (All) : Introduction to Knife Sambo Focus (All) : Quick transitions to submissions and pins Notes: Coach Ted and Coach Courtney will be attending their annual Black Belt training summit Thursday through Sunday, so a few minor schedule adjustments this week. No Combatives on Saturday this week. Kickboxing will be open training everyday this week (No Thursday instructional) No morning class on Friday Open mat ....

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  • Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 8-14 APR 2024

    Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 8-14 APR 2024. Jiu-Jitsu Focus : Adults:Guard Sweeps Youth: Guard Attacks and functional movement Judo Focus: Adult: Competition preparation . Youth: Developing balance and movement while integrating techniques. Kickboxing Focus (All) : Managing distance. Combatives Focus (All) : No Combatives this week Sambo Focus (All) : Quick transitions to submissions and pins Notes: Saturday several of our Adult Judo players are competing at the UT tournament. Let’s wish them luck as they go down and crush the com[petition! No Combatives ....

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  • Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 1-6 APR 2024

    Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 1-6 APR 2024. Jiu-Jitsu Focus (All):Guard Attacks Judo Focus: Adult: Competitive Drilling and Skills work. Youth: Developing balance and movement while integrating techniques. Kickboxing Focus (All) : Managing distance. Combatives Focus (All) : Foundational Knife Mechanics Sambo Focus (All) : Two handed, One handed, and no handed throwing Notes: 1. On May 11 th we will be hosting an affiliate (and friends) training day. It is open to teens and above, it will consist of a free clinic and two hours of open training. More ....

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  • Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 18-23 March 2024

    Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 18-23 March 2024. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Adult: Group 1: Blue Belt Test Practice Group 2: Blue to Purple Guard Sweeps Group 3: Foundational Mechanics Youth: Guard Sweeps and Attacks Judo Focus: Adult: Competitive Drilling and Skills work . Youth: Developing balance and movement while integrating techniques. Kickboxing Focus (All) : Dirty Dozen Combinations review. Combatives Focus (All) : Foundational Mechanics development Sambo Focus (All) : Hand fighting Notes: 1. Saturday will be the blue belt testing event: Tentative Schedule: ....

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  • Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 11-16 March 2024

    Team, Here is the Mad Science notes and lesson plan for 11-16 March 2024. Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Adult: White-Blue curriculum review Youth: Guard Sweeps and Attacks Judo Focus: Adult: Open Training this week. Youth: Developing balance and movement while integrating techniques. Kickboxing Focus (All) : Open training all week. Combatives Focus (All) : No Combatives on Monday, CQC with and without tools on Saturday. Sambo Focus (All) : Open Training this week Notes: 1. Coach Ted will be out of town, 9-13 March, we will not have combatives on Monday 11 Mar; we resume normal training on Saturday 16 th ). We will also have open ....

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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Clinton

Garrett F.

I could not be happier with the quality of the instruction and the comfort level walking in the door.  Ted is an easy conversation and will defiantly keep things understandable regardless of the level you are on.  Not only do I train, but my kids train with him as well.  And, I have no reservations about recommending him to any adult or child wanting to learn.

Scott T.

BJJ is ton of fun and brings me back to wrestling around with my freinds and family.On top of that great atmosphere and instruction provided by coach ted.

Lane W.

I highly recommend trying mad science judo and Jiu-Jitsu. I am from out of town, but visit the area a couple times of year and have been looking for a go to gym to train at while in town. I showed up for a Friday open mat, and the training was great. Ted (the Black Belt Instructor) treated me like a valued member of his school, and by the end of the night I felt like I was a true member of the school. great people, great atmosphere, and great instruction. I highly recommend to anyone in the oak ridge/ Knoxville area to give this school a shot. I will definitely be back when I come back to town

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