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Council Bluffs Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Council Bluffs, Iowa
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule cbbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (712) 796-1558
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 10–11 AM, 6:30–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 2–4 PM |
The classes they run
“Professor Byron and Brit are amazing with kids—patient, encouraging, and great at teaching real skills while keeping it fun.”
“They offer women's only classes that foster an environment that is inclusive, supportive, and empowering to women.”
“Whether you are a competitor or just have a love for the art, I highly recommend this gym.”
“They even have an all women’s self defense class!”
“❤️As a woman I was very nervous about showing up for the first time.”
What members say
“Professor Byron and Brit are amazing with kids—patient, encouraging, and great at teaching real skills while keeping it fun.”
“The coaches have been amazing, and we’ve loved being part of such a welcoming environment.”
“This is a family oriented gym that didn't open too long ago but has really made an impact on the community.”
“The higher belts let me, as a lower belt, work on techniques during live rolls part of the time.”
“We’ve seen our son grow in confidence and ability, and he looks forward to every class.”
“They're not just very supportive of kids in jiu jitsu, they understand the need for women in jiu jitsu as well.”
From the reviews
Coach Byron and Britt have a passion for helping others and it shows in the community they're building through their school. Everyone is supportive and helpful. They're patient and do a great job keeping young kids engaged.
Council Bluffs Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has become my son’s favorite place. He is typical 3 year old boy with a lot of energy and little boy aggression. Jiu-Jitsu has given him the skills and tools to help use that energy and aggression in a safe and fun way. He loves Byron and looks forward to class every week.
Professor Byron & Coach Britt are fantastic. I have been training here for 2.5 years and the quality of training has been excellent. The environment & people are great. Everyone is welcome from beginner to advanced.
I've only known Byron and Britt for a short time, but I just wanna say that they are amazing. Their passion for Jiu-jitsu is great, and also they are very understanding too, like if i need to miss a day due to being sick or having headaches or so on, they are understanding and tell me to get well soon .
New to BJJ? Start at Council Bluffs Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs 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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