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Matthew Jokisch

Coach Jokisch is the owner and chief instructor of Grapple 113 Jiu-Jitsu.

He was raised in Carlinville, IL, and has returned to live in his hometown.  He has been in education his whole career.  He has just recently taken over as the Elementary Principal in New Berlin, IL.

In college at University of Illinois, Coach was introduced to Judo and fell in love with the grappling arts.  He began training Jiu Jitsu in 2010. Coach Jokisch has been operating Jiu Jitsu gyms since 2014, having trained military, police, and civilians.

Grapple 113’s goal is to provide quality self-defense and sport Jiu Jitsu at affordable prices so as many people can get on the mats as possible. Join us.  Protect the 113!

All Jiu-Jitsu promotions/belts/stripes will be handled by Coach Jokisch.