LaClair Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense Academy

UPDATED FOR DATE CHANGE: On Friday, February 24th, there will be a Registration session in the Community Room at IROC for our upcoming Youth Martial Arts programs. The Youth Program classes will begin on Friday, March 2nd, in the IROC community room. Parents are encouraged to come in with their children, and all questions will …

“You will not find a better coach or instructor than Adam LaClair. It took me a mere five minutes after meeting him to realize that this guy was for real. Having spent most of my youth competing in wrestling and boxing, I’ve had my fair share of coaches, and Adam tops them all. In a …

Originally located in Lyndonville, Vermont, the LaClair Academy has been a cutting-edge and leading school of martial arts training since 1995.  Offering a diversity of styles and training methods, the school has seen success in everything from grappling and mixed martial arts competitions, to true life-and-death self-defense survival stories.  Athletes, martial artists, fighters, law enforcement …

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, commonly referred to as “BJJ,” is a sophisticated, dynamic, and adaptive art of grappling and groundfighting.  “BJJ” training teaches you how to control a larger, heavier, and stronger opponent, through the use of superior technique, leverage, timing, and strategy.  It can be practiced recreationally, or competitively.  With a progressive curriculum that includes positional …

Operating the LaClair Academy of Mixed Martial Arts from 1995 to 2007 in Lyndonville Vermont, Mr. LaClair has coached numerous people to personal growth, strength of character, confidence, fitness, technical skill, athletic preparation, and other training goals.  Many members of Team LaClair have competed in grappling and/or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments over the years, bringing back …

MMA, which stands for “Mixed Martial Arts,” can be several things: 1) A combat sport best know by the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) brand 2) A method of fitness training, discipline, and conditioning similar to MMA fighters but for the average person who isn’t interested in ever fighting or competing in combat sports 3) A …