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Black Diamond Jiu Jitsu Club
4.9 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Columbia, Missouri
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule facebook.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (660) 415-6631
Hours
| Monday | 7–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 7–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 7–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether starting out as a kid (like my kiddos) or a middle aged mom like me, I highly recommend training with these two!”
“I accidentally went to Brandon and Hannah’s class and now I’m a UFC champion… great people and great instruction whether learning to defends yourself or compete at a high level.”
“They do well with building skills from the floor up and provided 1 on 1 feedback as needed.”
“As a first-time jiu-jitsu student, I am grateful and honored to have met Brandon, Hannah, and their family!”
Other martial arts here
“I’ve never been submitted in either amateur or professional mma and I have inception Jujitsu to thank for it !”
What members say
“I accidentally went to Brandon and Hannah’s class and now I’m a UFC champion… great people and great instruction whether learning to defends yourself or compete at a high level.”
“That said, Brandon and Hannah have made it an enjoyable experience and have made me feel welcome to the gym.”
“As a first-time jiu-jitsu student, I am grateful and honored to have met Brandon, Hannah, and their family!”
“As I’ve learned more, I appreciate the systematic approach of Brandon’s instruction where techniques build on the previous sessions.”
From the reviews
Brandon, and Hannah are not only knowledgeable in Jiu Jitsu with over 30+ years of experience combined but also skilled instructors. Finding individuals who are knowledgeable and great instructors is rare I've learned so much training with them. Also a great, and welcoming training environment.
My love of BJJ started with training with Hannah and Brandon. Some of the best coaches out there as they are patient and thorough. Tough when I needed the good kick in the rear! Whether starting out as a kid (like my kiddos) or a middle aged mom like me, I highly recommend training with these two!
Inception Jiu Jitsu is not just another martial arts school. Their mission is simple, “Jiu-Jitsu first, people and community always!” Before signing up, I was apprehensive and uncertain about the process and feared the unknown.
Training with Brandon and Hannah has been nothing short of an amazing experience. They have an absolute ton of knowledge and know how to teach it in a relatable way.
New to BJJ? Start at Black Diamond Jiu Jitsu Club
Black Diamond Jiu Jitsu Club 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 Black Diamond Jiu Jitsu Club
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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