Neutral Ground Academy

Neutral Ground Academy operates at 1200 E Oklahoma Ave in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Neutral Ground Bayview location, alongside the Neutral Ground Eastside facility at 932 E Pleasant St. The martial arts academy provides Brazilian jiu-jitsu training, ground grappling, and functional athletic conditioning for children, teens, and adults across Milwaukee. The academy is owned and directed by head BJJ instructor Jon Friedland, supported by a diverse coaching staff that includes BJJ instructors Tim Murphy and Dustin Krueger. The instructional team guides practitioners through ground control fundamentals, guard passing, defensive escapes, and submission techniques. Coaches prioritize leverage, safety, and technical repetition, cultivating a supportive mat atmosphere where beginners and advanced practitioners can progress at their own pace. The academy organizes its schedule into targeted curriculum tracks. Course offerings include Adult Jiu Jitsu Classes for ages 13 and older, Kids Jiu Jitsu Classes for ages 4 to 12, and structured sessions in No-Gi BJJ and wrestling. Training sessions integrate technical drilling, situational rolling, and physical conditioning to develop functional grappling proficiency, athletic agility, and practical self-defense competence.