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Alpha MMA/RCBJJ Lawton

4.9 ★★★★★ 90 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lawton, Oklahoma

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi

Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule lawtonmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (580) 284-9407

Hours

Monday 5–6 AM, 6–8:30 PM
Tuesday 6–8:30 PM
Wednesday 5–6 AM, 6–8:30 PM
Thursday 6–8:30 PM
Friday 5–6 AM, 5–8:30 PM
Saturday 11 AM–1 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Alpha MMA/RCBJJ Lawton, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

📘 Fundamentals 3 mentions

“Show up and give this place a shot you will enjoy it here and most of all you will learn new techniques and fine tune the basics.”

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🧒 Kids BJJ 12 mentions

“They've given my son loads of confidence and convinced him to push himself beyond what he thought was possible.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“areas for kids, areas for visitors to watch, areas for private lessons, and smaller classes.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“All the talk of family, and top notch instruction, and amazing facility with more bells and whistles than a brand new Corvette, but nobody is talking about how FUN this place is.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Alpha MMA/RCBJJ Lawton — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“an MMA cage, crash pads, yoga balls, bags, a nice sound system for music.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 90 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“My kids love learning from all of their knowledgeable coaches.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“Love the way the coach and staff are welcoming and make sure you get the techniques right and are patient with you.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 18 mentions

“All the talk of family, and top notch instruction, and amazing facility with more bells and whistles than a brand new Corvette, but nobody is talking about how FUN this place is.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 5 mentions

“Show up and give this place a shot you will enjoy it here and most of all you will learn new techniques and fine tune the basics.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“They've given my son loads of confidence and convinced him to push himself beyond what he thought was possible.”

From the reviews

Highly recommended place to train! Instructors are highly motivated and well trained. Study here if you truly love the art and wish to expand your own knowledge.

★★★★★ — Robert, Feb 2019

Great gym and great coaches. They've given my son loads of confidence and convinced him to push himself beyond what he thought was possible. I recommend this gym to anybody I can tell. Everybody is really nice when they tap me out as well!

★★★★★ — Travis, Apr 2021

Great place to train! The owner was approachable and courteous from the moment I step through the door my first day. Very family oriented establishment; the additional coaches and students accepted my son and I immediately. This establishment is like our second home.

★★★★★ — Jose, Feb 2019

You want to be trained to be the best? This is the place! My kids LOVE the gym and love going to class! The instructors truly care about my kids! My husband trains there 5 days a week and it is such a family friendly gym! I train there myself and every time I go, I leave feeling empowered and STRONG!

★★★★★ — Amanda, Jan 2019

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New to BJJ? Start at Alpha MMA/RCBJJ Lawton

Alpha MMA/RCBJJ Lawton comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at Alpha MMA/RCBJJ Lawton

Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Alpha MMA/RCBJJ Lawton

502 SW F Ave A, Lawton, OK73501

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