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Chris Howe Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
4.7 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Indianapolis, Indiana
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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule chrishowebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 317-508-0333
Hours
| Monday | 6–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 12–6 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Chris offers a welcoming, safe environment that makes the classes fun while putting an emphasis on properly teaching fundamentals.”
“My sons are attending kids jiu jitsu classes and I could not be more impressed with the instruction they receive from Chris and the rest of the instructors.”
“Excellent instruction from a masters black belt gi and no gi world champion.”
“Excellent instruction from a masters black belt gi and no gi world champion.”
“It is a top notch program that has helped build my sons confidence and made him a fierce yet humble competitor.”
“I highly recommend it to anyone looking to get stronger, learn self-defense, and become part of an amazing community!”
“For beginners, BJJ can seem overwhelming at first, but Chris and his team do a phenomenal job of breaking down the fundamentals.”
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What members say
“Justin is a great instructor for the kid's class and helps teach them valuable life lessons, like how we don't win every single round - on the mats or in life.”
“Chris offers a welcoming, safe environment that makes the classes fun while putting an emphasis on properly teaching fundamentals.”
“Chris offers a welcoming, safe environment that makes the classes fun while putting an emphasis on properly teaching fundamentals.”
“Chris offers a welcoming, safe environment that makes the classes fun while putting an emphasis on properly teaching fundamentals.”
“It is a top notch program that has helped build my sons confidence and made him a fierce yet humble competitor.”
“My son really enjoys the class and the instructors, he’s learned a lot in the past two years and has done very well at competition.”
From the reviews
My son has been training at Chris Howe BJJ for a few years now. It is a top notch program that has helped build my sons confidence and made him a fierce yet humble competitor. My son, Jack teaches the youth program with Justin Wilson. I can’t recommend it enough!
My son started day 1 of the kids class almost 3 years ago and it’s been a terrific experience. Justin is a terrific instructor with great patience working with kids of all different personalities. There’s always multiple upper belts helping out and it’s amazing how good they get so quick.
I’ve known Chris for a long time. Since we were lowly blue belts. I’m not gonna mention his accomplishments ON the mat as they speak for themselves. He is a stand up guy as is anyone who he leaves to instruct his classes. Nothing but positive things to say about him and Justin.
Trained with Chris and Justin for a few years. Great jiu-jitsu and good people. The students here a good people and very welcoming. The kids class is running very well. Infact when I shut down my own martial arts school I encouraged my students to train here. I wouldn't trust anyone else with their training.
New to BJJ? Start at Chris Howe Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Chris Howe 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 Chris Howe 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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