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Flashback Jiu-Jitsu and Boxing Appleton
4.9 ★★★★★ 72 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Appleton, Wisconsin
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 $89/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 — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule flashbackmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (920) 205-8118
Hours
| Monday | 6–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–12:30 PM, 5–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–12:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–12:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–12:30 PM |
The classes they run
“Came here for my son to find a place to help him and ended up doing it with him and staying myself.”
“Our daughter takes private lessons and has shown remarkable results in her physical and mental health.”
“Jesse and Jina are the coaches and have done an excellent job cultivating a culture that welcomes everyone from beginners to experts.”
Other martial arts here
“Our youngest son has been boxing here for the last few months, and he has greatly enjoyed the experience.”
What members say
“Overall: great place, great people, great coaches/coaching, and a great sport.”
“Jesse and Jina are the coaches and have done an excellent job cultivating a culture that welcomes everyone from beginners to experts.”
“Jesse, Jina, and the other trainers/coaches here do a great job with teaching and with fostering a very supportive environment for all ages and skill levels.”
“He has an incredible lineage, earning his black belt from Radrigo Vaghi, the highest ranked Rickson Gracie promoted black belt in America!”
“I know the first few steps are scary, but it’s well worth it.”
From the reviews
Our youngest son has been boxing here for the last few months, and he has greatly enjoyed the experience. Jesse, Jina, and the other trainers/coaches here do a great job with teaching and with fostering a very supportive environment for all ages and skill levels.
Flashback is a great place filled with great people. Jesse and Jina are the coaches and have done an excellent job cultivating a culture that welcomes everyone from beginners to experts. They are passionate about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the people they work with and helping people grow.
I honestly can't explain how amazing the atmosphere is at Flashback and how incredible the instructors are and the entire team in general. I transitioned to jiu-jitsu from CrossFit and it was all incredibly new to me as I had never done any form or martial arts prior.
This place is absolutely awesome. Came here for my son to find a place to help him and ended up doing it with him and staying myself. It’s more like family then just another gym. Coach Jesse and Jina are both great and patient with my son who has bad ADD.
New to BJJ? Start at Flashback Jiu-Jitsu and Boxing Appleton
Flashback Jiu-Jitsu and Boxing Appleton 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 Flashback Jiu-Jitsu and Boxing Appleton
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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