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Billings Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Billings, Montana

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Membership memberships run around $15/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
  • 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
  • Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule billingsjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (406) 272-2016

Hours

Monday 5:15–8 PM
Tuesday 5:15–8 PM
Wednesday 5:15–8 PM
Thursday 5:15–8 PM
Friday 6:30–8 PM
Saturday 10–11 AM
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 Billings Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 4 mentions

“And the kids classes look like a blast!”

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🏆 Competition Team

“Bryan is a top notch jiu jitsu practitioner and took the time to teach me techniques I could use in tournaments going forward.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“If you want to learn jiu-jitsu / self defense in a really non-intimidating environment in Billings, this is the place to be.”

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🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“I am a beginner in Jiu Jitsu, and every single person I have met here is kind and helpful.”

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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 Billings Jiu Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

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 24 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Welcoming environment with great instructors and training partners.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 14 mentions

“If you want to learn jiu-jitsu / self defense in a really non-intimidating environment in Billings, this is the place to be.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 16 mentions

“Great gym, very welcoming, thankful my cousin brought me there during my visit from Toronto!”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Bryan is a top notch jiu jitsu practitioner and took the time to teach me techniques I could use in tournaments going forward.”

active competition team 2 mentions

“Bryan is a top notch jiu jitsu practitioner and took the time to teach me techniques I could use in tournaments going forward.”

From the reviews

Solid and very down to earth group of people. Instructors are incredibly patient and talented. If you want to learn jiu-jitsu / self defense in a really non-intimidating environment in Billings, this is the place to be.

★★★★★ — Ren, Nov 2017

Since day one I've always felt welcome. Friendly faces, good jiu jitsu and lots of good people. Classes are very well taught by one of the black belts there regularly. From beginner to advanced they have something for everyone. And the kids classes look like a blast!

★★★★★ — Jeremiah, Dec 2019

This entity provides the legitimate jiu-jitsu experience. Pressure tested and rigorous, one will be submitted and one will be choked, but one will be all the better for it. As gold is refined through fire, so will one be refined through dedication and consistency of training.

★★★★★ — Faron, Apr 2022

Easy going, relaxed and professional environment to train jiu jitsu and grappling on every level. A great place to excel in the sport at your own pace. Very welcoming group of people who love the sport of jiu jitsu.

★★★★★ — Sparks, Nov 2020

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New to BJJ? Start at Billings Jiu Jitsu

Billings 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Billings 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.

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 Billings Jiu Jitsu

1116 Broadwater Ave, Billings, MT59102

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