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Alton Elite Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 122 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Alton, Illinois
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 (ages 3–14) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 altonelite.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (618) 795-2692
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:15–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4:15–8 PM |
| Friday | 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 5–6 PM |
The classes they run
“Every member has now become family, and I would highly recommend our kids classes to any young kids with lots of energy.”
“Jacquelin was amazing with the kids and her women's class is a great distraction from the outside world.”
“We do no-gi BJJ, gi BJJ, and MMA/striking, and every program has been an amazing experience.”
“The entire facility is brand new, amazing mats, high-end equipment and fun for all ages.”
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“We do no-gi BJJ, gi BJJ, and MMA/striking, and every program has been an amazing experience.”
What members say
“Coach Jacqueline is great with the kids, and coaches Adam and Steven give awesome instruction and support when questions come up.”
“Amazing academy with the best instructors, great positive atmosphere with a welcoming community that treat you like family!”
“Amazing academy with the best instructors, great positive atmosphere with a welcoming community that treat you like family!”
“He makes his classes fun and engaging with an emphasis on safety and technique.”
“Our kids have grown in confidence, discipline, and respect, and we love that we can all train together under one roof.”
“The studio is clean, spacious, and padded everywhere!”
From the reviews
Cannot say enough good things about this jiu jitsu gym and the amazing folks that run it. Cort is a world class instructor that is beyond amazing with the kiddos! Adam, the owner, is a successful entrepreneur with roots in this community. He also gives back in a huge way with his charity work.
I tried this gym with some friends, just trying to find something fun that would also help me with weight issues. I got everything I could have asked for. The coaches are amazing, especially the women's coach Jacqueline.
This is the best jiu jitsu gym in Illinois, around St. Louis, and possibly even the country. Newly renovated, expert coaches, and the owner of the gym is a servant leader. The entire facility is brand new, amazing mats, high-end equipment and fun for all ages.
Our whole family trains here, and we truly can’t say enough good things about this gym. We do no-gi BJJ, gi BJJ, and MMA/striking, and every program has been an amazing experience. The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely care about their students, kids and adults alike.
New to BJJ? Start at Alton Elite Jiu-Jitsu
Alton Elite Jiu-Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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.
Your first BJJ class at Alton Elite Jiu-Jitsu
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.
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