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Arnold Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.6 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Arnold, Missouri
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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Website & schedule arnoldbjj.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 314-954-4004
The classes they run
“Kirk Huff has taken my daughter to an entirely different level of competition.”
“Under her guidance, Clyde went from knowing nothing, to being one of the top ranked kids in Missouri for Fuji tournaments and he is only 10 years old.”
“Kickboxing, Muy Tai, personal training, and so much more!”
“Best place for your kid to learn how to do self defense.”
“We drilled things that benefited beginners such as myself and advanced students.”
Other martial arts here
“Great place for mma, grappling or just wanting to get in shape.”
“My son takes boxing lessons here and loves it”
“Kickboxing, Muy Tai, personal training, and so much more!”
What members say
“The kids coach, Dakota Zimmerman is a world class purple belt and amazing with the kids.”
“Mats are clean, everyone made me feel welcome, classes were very well run, rolls were hard, and there was a diverse group of teammates.”
“I visited from out of town and the coach and whole crew were very welcoming.”
“My son takes boxing lessons here and loves it”
“Under her guidance, Clyde went from knowing nothing, to being one of the top ranked kids in Missouri for Fuji tournaments and he is only 10 years old.”
“It’s very reasonably priced and they always make you feel welcome.”
From the reviews
Arnold BJJ had been an amazing place for my son Clyde to train. The kids coach, Dakota Zimmerman is a world class purple belt and amazing with the kids. Under her guidance, Clyde went from knowing nothing, to being one of the top ranked kids in Missouri for Fuji tournaments and he is only 10 years old.
Great coaches, great members. The environment is welcoming and friendly. The expectation is work hard and great things will happen. Great place for mma, grappling or just wanting to get in shape. Would highly recommend.
The Best Boxing Class in town. 6pm. Mon-Thurs and 11:30am Saturday. All ages and skill levels welcomed. 1 week free memberships. 7pm Jiu Jitsu Mon-Thur and 12:30 Saturday. Buy a Gi from the Pro Shop and get a Month Free. Kickboxing, Muy Tai, personal training, and so much more!
Arnold BJJ has been nothing but an amazing experience. Very welcoming group of individuals. Great instructing from the top down. My kids love it here and so do I. This is something I should have done years ago.
New to BJJ? Start at Arnold Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Arnold Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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.
Your first BJJ class at Arnold Brazilian 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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