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Gracie Barra O'Fallon
5 ★★★★★ 329 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lake St Louis, Missouri
Part of Gracie Barra
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
- 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 7–15) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gbofallon.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (636) 544-3655
Hours
| Monday | 6–7:30 AM, 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7:30 AM, 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7:30 AM, 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7:30 AM, 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6–7:30 AM, 11 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son Brodey has always wanted to do some BJJ/MMA but never could make it work due to his busy wrestling and baseball schedule in the evenings most nights.”
“Besides Gi and No-Gi, they also have an outstanding kick boxing program with several striking coaches, gotta give a shout out to Coach Kane, outstanding striker and good teachers.”
“Besides Gi and No-Gi, they also have an outstanding kick boxing program with several striking coaches, gotta give a shout out to Coach Kane, outstanding striker and good teachers.”
“If you live in Saint Charles County, whether you want to break a sweat and learn some basic jiu-jitsu moves or take it to another level, “the competition team”.”
“The sessions are energetic and engaging rather than exhausting, and they’ve strengthened both her self-confidence and practical skills.”
“The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping every student improve — whether you’re brand new or have experience.”
Other martial arts here
“My son Brodey has always wanted to do some BJJ/MMA but never could make it work due to his busy wrestling and baseball schedule in the evenings most nights.”
“Besides Gi and No-Gi, they also have an outstanding kick boxing program with several striking coaches, gotta give a shout out to Coach Kane, outstanding striker and good teachers.”
“Besides Gi and No-Gi, they also have an outstanding kick boxing program with several striking coaches, gotta give a shout out to Coach Kane, outstanding striker and good teachers.”
“My son Brodey has always wanted to do some BJJ/MMA but never could make it work due to his busy wrestling and baseball schedule in the evenings most nights.”
What members say
“This is an Elite coaching staff.”
“They’ve done some beginner Jiu-Jitsu in Florida with a different company (non-Gracie related) and they didn’t like how they were treated there.”
“The coaches and teammates have created such a positive, supportive environment, and we are so thankful to be part of this community.”
“They are attentive, ensuring that each student understands the techniques and the values of discipline and respect integral to martial arts.”
“If you live in Saint Charles County, whether you want to break a sweat and learn some basic jiu-jitsu moves or take it to another level, “the competition team”.”
“If you are looking for a place where your child can build confidence and skills, this is it.”
From the reviews
This is an Elite coaching staff. Feeling blessed to have my 10-year-old daughter here. What a change in just six months, strength and mind. If you live in Saint Charles County, whether you want to break a sweat and learn some basic jiu-jitsu moves or take it to another level, “the competition team”.
As a parent who enrolled my 12-year-old son in Gracie Barra Jujutsu this past December, I am thoroughly impressed with the quality of instruction and the facilities. The instructors at Gracie Barra are exceptional.
My son Brodey has always wanted to do some BJJ/MMA but never could make it work due to his busy wrestling and baseball schedule in the evenings most nights. Well, recently he started homeschooling and Gracie Barra offered a homeschool class during the day that he can now attend.
Gracie Barra O’Fallon is truly one of the best investments you can make for your child and for yourself. For children, this place is nothing short of remarkable. The instructors have an incredible ability to build self-confidence in kids in a way that carries beyond the mats and into everyday life.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra O'Fallon
Gracie Barra O'Fallon 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 Gracie Barra O'Fallon
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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