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Breaking Point Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 120 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Davenport, Iowa
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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- 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 breakingpointbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–6:30 am, 5–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 5–6:30 am |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter started classes at Breaking Point just a couple of months ago, and she absolutely thrives there.”
“Breaking point is exactly what a competitor needs to get better.”
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What members say
“The professor was very knowledgeable and did a great job of explaining the why and worked with each student to ensure they understood the techniques.”
“The place was great and the people including professor Vic and Professor Nate were warm and welcoming to an outsider!”
“Breaking Point BJJ is family friendly learning environment great for ages 5+ Come prepared to work hard and leave feeling accomplished!”
“The professor was very knowledgeable and did a great job of explaining the why and worked with each student to ensure they understood the techniques.”
“The coaches invest so much in my kids. They teach discipline, empathy, and build confidence with every class.”
“Breaking point is exactly what a competitor needs to get better.”
From the reviews
My son has been coming here for about 3 years and couldn’t be happier with the instructors. Everyone was welcoming from the start! With the kids class being the same start time as the adult classes I decided I would give it a shot.
One of the best decisions I have made has been joining this gym. Such a great community, vast wealth of knowledge, and great facility. Their kids classes are also top notch to where the whole family enjoys the journey. A+!!!
My daughter started classes at Breaking Point just a couple of months ago, and she absolutely thrives there. The owners and staff are wonderful and it's a very welcoming environment. Even in her first week, she never felt like an outsider there. She's found something she loves to do and she's learning a lot.
Breaking point is exactly what a competitor needs to get better. My wife and I have found our jiujitsu home here. The mats are always clean and everyone there wants to make you feel comfortable. I love this place.
New to BJJ? Start at Breaking Point Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Breaking Point Brazilian 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 Breaking Point 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. 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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