Haven Jiu Jitsu

Adult competition score

3,391 · #188

Kids competition score

260 · #1,197

Haven Jiu Jitsu is located at 2265 Downer Street, Suite 600, in Baldwinsville, New York. The academy offers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and kids classes and identifies both Baldwinsville and Syracuse in its regional program information. Its youth material emphasizes confidence, strength, discipline, fitness, teamwork, and self-defense. Owner Ben Tallini has trained since December 2005, taught since 2012, and earned his black belt in July 2017. The academy says he teaches daily classes and provides grappling-based training to multiple local law-enforcement agencies. His competition record includes a 1-0 amateur MMA record and podium finishes at IBJJF tournaments at black belt. Under Tallini’s leadership, Haven earned first place for Adult Gi competitors at the IBJJF International New Jersey Open. The academy also reports multiple team gold medals for adults and children at Grappling Industries events. Its published instructor roster includes coaches for fundamentals, no-gi Jiu Jitsu, wrestling for Jiu Jitsu, women’s Jiu Jitsu, kids and teens, and Muay Thai.