


Alex
Bednenko
Alex was a Blackbelt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Josh Griffiths, Alex taught Jiu Jitsu and Submission Grappling for a decade. After teaching at a variety of schools including Clockwork Jiu Jitsu, High Ground Jiu Jitsu, Penn Hills MMA, and Chok Sabai, Alex founded The Grappling Club. A true technician, his ability to teach simply and effectively made him an invaluable asset to the members of the club. He is survived by the grappling community he amassed under his leadership.
FOUNDER 1984 - 2020
Jiu Jitsu
Jiu jitsu is a grappling art focused on ground fighting that utilizes leverage and precise technique to neutralize strength and size disparities. BJJ promotes the concept that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend against a bigger, stronger, heavier assailant by using proper technique, leverage, and most notably, taking the fight to the ground, and then applying joint-locks and chokeholds to defeat the opponent. BJJ training can be used for sport grappling tournaments and in self-defense situations.

Schedule
6-7 Striking
7-830 NoGi Mixed
Monday
7-8 Members Only Open Mat
6-7PM Wrestling
715-830PM NoGi
Tuesday
6-7PM Gi
7-830PM NoGi
Wednesday
6-7PM NoGi Beginners
Thursday
6-7 Gi
7-8PM Comp Class
Friday
6-7 Members Only Open Mat
7-8 Comp Class
Saturday
1030AM-Noon NoGi
Sunday
1030AM-Noon NoGi
