Home › Wisconsin › Appleton › Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Appleton
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Appleton
4.9 ★★★★★ 53 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
- 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gracieappleton.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (920) 944-2154
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Our kids go to the kids class and the instructors do a great job at easing the children into the program, building confidence, and making it a fun environment.”
“Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Appleton has great programs geared toward women’s self-defense (Women Empowered), kids (Bullyproof) and adults (Combatives and Master Cycle).”
“As a complete beginner (and someone who also has the coordination of a newborn baby giraffe), I could not recommend Gracie Appleton higher!”
Other martial arts here
What members say
“As a complete beginner (and someone who also has the coordination of a newborn baby giraffe), I could not recommend Gracie Appleton higher!”
“They have a beautiful new training facility, and the instructor's were all very friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable.”
“I would highly recommend trying it out(10 day trial), knowing you'll get a tremendous amount of actionable techniques from day one.”
“Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Appleton has great programs geared toward women’s self-defense (Women Empowered), kids (Bullyproof) and adults (Combatives and Master Cycle).”
“Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Appleton has great programs geared toward women’s self-defense (Women Empowered), kids (Bullyproof) and adults (Combatives and Master Cycle).”
“Our kids go to the kids class and the instructors do a great job at easing the children into the program, building confidence, and making it a fun environment.”
From the reviews
This is something I love so much about Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Appleton. The instructors take the time to listen to you whole-heartedly. No matter what the reasoning is or the discussion being had is. They will give you their full 100% undivided attention.
As a complete beginner (and someone who also has the coordination of a newborn baby giraffe), I could not recommend Gracie Appleton higher! Kent and all of the instructors are extremely patient, passionate, and amazing at what they do!
Are you or your children of a small stature that are getting beat up, picked on, or bullied a lot? Then Jiu-jitsu is a perfect thing to look into! Pretty much the only sport where I've seen a woman that weighs maybe 120 pounds this a full grown man close to 240 pounds and "have her way" with him.
The diversity of strengths in these programs are amazing. Specifically speaking about their children's programs the amount of skill these instructors have are amazing.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Appleton
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Appleton 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 Jiu-Jitsu 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.
More BJJ gyms near Appleton
Flashback Jiu-Jitsu and Boxing Appleton
4.9 ★★★★★ 72 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Resurgence MMA Appleton Kickboxing Gracie Jiu Jitsu Kids Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 171 reviews
Team FVGC: Fox Valley Grappling Club
4.9 ★★★★★ 72 reviews