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Justin Van Emon

He needed a mental and physical challenge and Jiu-Jitsu offered him that.

His favorite thing about being a kid’s coach is watching our kids progress and become better. His advice for beginners is “Have fun, focus on making yourself better than you were yesterday. Lean on your teammates for help but don’t compare your journey to theirs.” Outside of the gym, Justin loves to spend time with his family and travel.

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Roll Model's History

With 23 years of gym ownership experience, Roll Model Grappling Academy owner AJ Clingerman is no stranger to running a fitness business. But opening Roll Model in April 2022 was a unique passion project. Clingerman was determined to create a unique Jiu-Jitsu training environment – one that is a genuine safe space for all, particularly the LGBTQIA community. Here, you are not just tolerated, but celebrated. Her mission is to help her students move past adversity and provide them the resources they need to succeed, regardless of their identity. As Roll Model Grappling Academy grows, we aspire to touch the lives of many students while we create world champions.

Roll Model Grappling Academy’s namesake is derived from Roll Model Women’s Only Grappling Camp. Started by Clingerman, the camp is the world’s largest gathering of female grapplers. The goals, attitudes and instruction at our academy reflect those roots.