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Dragon Fire BJJ (Formerly Great Falls Brazilian Jiu Jitsu)
4.8 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Great Falls, Montana
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
- Membership memberships run around $99/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 3–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule dragonfirebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 208-520-4866
Hours
| Monday | 4–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–5 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 4–7 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Would recommend this to anyone looking to get a martial arts experience or their children into a discipline.”
“The coach and assistants are very good with children and watching the teens and adults learn is awesome.”
“While Brazilian Jui Jitsu may not be my first choice for self defense, I'll know where to go when the need for the education arises.”
“Highly recommend for everyone from beginner to advanced.”
Other martial arts here
“Coach preston helped train our middle son who is now pro MMA.”
What members say
“Very knowledgable instructor , great training sessions , awesome atmosphere.”
“He is very knowledgeable and his staff is knowledgeable and friendly.”
“I've known Preston for four years now and his lessons in Jui Jitsu have changed my life”
From the reviews
Awesome gym great atmosphere. They have kids classes and adults classes. I really recommend this place. Best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Great Falls by far.
I have 3 kids they all involved! Great teachers and helps at home . Ty great falls brazilian jiu jitsu!
Very knowledgable instructor , great training sessions , awesome atmosphere. I highly recommend you give it a try.
Preston is a great instructor and this school is a must! This is great for mental health, physical exercise, and overall confidence. This class instills a discipline and a skill for life if you stick with it. He is very knowledgeable and his staff is knowledgeable and friendly.
New to BJJ? Start at Dragon Fire BJJ (Formerly Great Falls Brazilian Jiu Jitsu)
Dragon Fire BJJ (Formerly Great Falls 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 Dragon Fire BJJ (Formerly Great Falls 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.