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Gracie Humaita Edwardsville, IL
5 ★★★★★ 83 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Edwardsville, Illinois
Part of Gracie Humaitá
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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule edwardsvillejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 217-836-6855
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 am–1:30 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am–1:30 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am–1:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Myself and my three kids enjoy learning together and the coaches are great at keeping the us motivated while we get a great workout.”
“There is room for everyone from die hard competitors to hobbyists, people looking to get in shape or just to have community.”
“I took the self defense class Professor Joe hosted & learned several ways to protect myself.”
What members say
“A great family friendly academy with excellent coaches who are invested in their student’s growth.”
“There are always new people stopping by so there is no reason to be nervous, everyone had a first day and the instructors and other members are very welcoming to new people.”
“There are always new people stopping by so there is no reason to be nervous, everyone had a first day and the instructors and other members are very welcoming to new people.”
“Myself and my three kids enjoy learning together and the coaches are great at keeping the us motivated while we get a great workout.”
“There is room for everyone from die hard competitors to hobbyists, people looking to get in shape or just to have community.”
“My daughter made a switch to Gracie Humaita Edwardsville, IL at the beginning of February.”
From the reviews
A great family friendly academy with excellent coaches who are invested in their student’s growth. Myself and my three kids enjoy learning together and the coaches are great at keeping the us motivated while we get a great workout. This place is also great at supporting women and girls.
Enrolling at this academy with my son has been an outstanding experience. The instructors, displaying both high skill and incredible patience, ensure beginners feel comfortable and supported. The training atmosphere is intense yet friendly, fostering camaraderie among students.
Gracie Humaita Edwardsville is an excellent Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy. They have great classes for kids and adults. There is room for everyone from die hard competitors to hobbyists, people looking to get in shape or just to have community.
Starting my son and myself at this Jujitsu academy has been one of the best decisions ever. In my opinion it the most effective and practical martial art to learn for self defense. Not to mention great exercise. Here specifically there is a positive welcoming culture with a top notch black belt professor.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Humaita Edwardsville, IL
Gracie Humaita Edwardsville, IL 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 Gracie Humaita Edwardsville, IL
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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