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Fortuna Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · BJJ gym in O'Fallon, Missouri
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
- 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule fortunabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 636-638-8622
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 5–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The gym itself has a very welcoming vibe, when i walked in there were several parents sitting, watching their kids learn Jiu Jitsu.”
“I’m lucky to have the opportunity to do 1-on-1 sessions with him and also attend his BJJ and KB classes throughout the week.”
“We warmed up, did some leg drags and back takes, finished up with some pass protect sweep, and then open mats.”
“Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned grappler, you’ll find exactly what you need to improve.”
Other martial arts here
“Marcel is not only a very accomplished grappler and MMA fighter, but is also a patient and insightful teacher.”
“I do the kickboxing and let me tell you there is no better way to meet some great people and work your entire body while feeling like a badass!”
What members say
“I noticed that Professor Marcel is great with kids along side Daniel who is an assistant coach and has kids enrolled there as well!”
“As others came in, they were all very welcoming and made me feel like id been training here for years, not just dropping in as a stranger from another school.”
“As others came in, they were all very welcoming and made me feel like id been training here for years, not just dropping in as a stranger from another school.”
“The attention to detail in every technique is incredible, and I’ve made more progress here than anywhere else I’ve trained.”
“I came from 9Round in January, and was looking for a gym that taught technique while still getting a great workout in.”
“I noticed that Professor Marcel is great with kids along side Daniel who is an assistant coach and has kids enrolled there as well!”
From the reviews
I was in town for a week and was looking around for a place to train, contacted Marcel and he invited me in for a class. Got there during kids class and watched him and another instructor doing work with the kids. Kids were enjoying class and looked to be getting some good training in.
Can’t say enough about Fortuna BJJ or Marcel!! Marcel has been my 1 on 1 Professor/Instructor for over 3 years now. It was a no-brainer to follow him when he opened his new gym a little over a year ago, because he’s absolutely the best at what he does!
So glad I joined this gym. I came from 9Round in January, and was looking for a gym that taught technique while still getting a great workout in. I have grown so much in the short time I've been here, Marcel is be best coach!!!
FIrst impression. The gym itself has a very welcoming vibe, when i walked in there were several parents sitting, watching their kids learn Jiu Jitsu. I noticed that Professor Marcel is great with kids along side Daniel who is an assistant coach and has kids enrolled there as well!
New to BJJ? Start at Fortuna Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Fortuna 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 Fortuna 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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