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Capital City MMA & BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · BJJ gym in McFarland, Wisconsin
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
- Membership memberships run around $20/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 (ages 5–12) — 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
- 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
- Website & schedule capitalcitymmabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (608) 213-0524
The classes they run
“Whether you're a beginner or an experienced fighter, this MMA gym is the perfect place to hone your skills, get in shape, and be part of an incredible community.”
Other martial arts here
“Terrific instruction in BJJ, Wrestling, and Thai Boxing for all levels from day one beginner to world class professional fighters.”
“Whether you're a beginner or an experienced fighter, this MMA gym is the perfect place to hone your skills, get in shape, and be part of an incredible community.”
“5/5 stars for quality of services (even if they don't have boxing anymore) but -7/5 for music playlists when that Tyme guy isn't around.”
“Terrific instruction in BJJ, Wrestling, and Thai Boxing for all levels from day one beginner to world class professional fighters.”
What members say
“Whether you're a beginner or an experienced fighter, this MMA gym is the perfect place to hone your skills, get in shape, and be part of an incredible community.”
“Facilities are clean and well-kept, and the coaching staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly.”
“This team is tight knit and works hard while focusing on technique.”
“The space is big and clean, instructors are highly skilled and knowledgeable, and the team atmosphere is second to none.”
From the reviews
Terrific instruction in BJJ, Wrestling, and Thai Boxing for all levels from day one beginner to world class professional fighters. This team is tight knit and works hard while focusing on technique.
If you’re looking for a truly exceptional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu experience, Kain Rizzo at Capital City Jiu Jitsu is the instructor you need. Kain combines a wealth of technical knowledge with a genuine passion for teaching, creating an environment that is both challenging and incredibly welcoming for practitioners of…
Was always anxious to join an MMA gym and the only regret I have is not joining sooner! Any anxiety I had went away the first day there when I met the trainers. Everyone is so nice and open to answering questions and helping you. And even within the classes you will find people willing to help you. Highly recommend!
The premiere location for high level instruction in the Madison area. The space is big and clean, instructors are highly skilled and knowledgeable, and the team atmosphere is second to none. Definitely stop in for a trial class and see the place for yourself, you will not be disappointed.
New to BJJ? Start at Capital City MMA & BJJ
Capital City MMA & BJJ 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 Capital City MMA & BJJ
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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