Owners & Coaches:
Matt Leighton & James Kelly
Coach & Co-Owner
Matt Leighton
Matt Leighton is one of the most accomplished American grapplers to compete in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is currently a professional BJJ Black Belt competitor and has been teaching here in Iowa City, sharing his knowledge with his students. Coach Matt Leighton is the co-owner and head Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor of Citadel BJJ.
Coach & Co-Owner
James Kelly
James Kelly is one of the founders of Eastern Iowa Wrestling Club in Iowa City, works closely with the Hawkeye Wrestling Club, and is an experienced BJJ practitioner and coach who has worked with some of the world's best coaches and competitors. James Kelly is the head coach of the kids program, and the wrestling coach of Citadel BJJ.
