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Combat Academy Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Dixon, Missouri

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team New

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  • 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
  • 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 (573) 917-5000

Hours

Monday 6–8:30 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 4:30–8:30 PM
Thursday 6–8:30 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 9 AM–12 PM
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 Combat Academy Jiu-Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 4 mentions

“My son is a beginner and this gym has really sparked a love in him for Jiu-Jitsu.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“Whether you’re looking to compete, get in shape, learn self-defense, or just be part of a great community, this is a fantastic place to train.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Whether you’re looking to compete, get in shape, learn self-defense, or just be part of a great community, this is a fantastic place to train.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“Would recommend whether you train seriously or you're just interested in trying it out for your first time.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 8 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“The instructor does a great job teaching discipline, respect, and focus while still making class fun for the kids.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Would recommend whether you train seriously or you're just interested in trying it out for your first time.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 3 mentions

“Structure and discipline along with a great break down of how to execute the move(s) and drills of the night are what you will get when you come and train here.”

From the reviews

My son is a beginner and this gym has really sparked a love in him for Jiu-Jitsu. Very welcoming. Highly recommend!

★★★★★ — Johanna, Mar 2026

My kids are new to jiu-jitsu and this place has been awesome for them. The instructor does a great job teaching discipline, respect, and focus while still making class fun for the kids. He has a great balance of structure and patience, and the kids respond really well to it.

★★★★★ — Alyssa, Mar 2026

Castro is a phenomenal coach, very good at instructing and answering questions. Great gym culture too, everyone was friendly and great to interact with! Would recommend whether you train seriously or you're just interested in trying it out for your first time.

★★★★★ — Dan, Jun 2026

Professor Don is a professional with a lot of experience and runs the classes as such. Structure and discipline along with a great break down of how to execute the move(s) and drills of the night are what you will get when you come and train here.

★★★★★ — Millan, Mar 2026

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New to BJJ? Start at Combat Academy Jiu-Jitsu

Combat Academy 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 Combat Academy 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 Combat Academy Jiu-Jitsu

406 S Elm St, Dixon, MO65459

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