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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fort Wayne
5 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fort Wayne, Indiana
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.
Classic martial arts school offering Jiu-Jitsu classes for adults & children, plus private lessons.
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciejiu-jitsufortwayne.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 260-444-2155
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–2 pm, 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–2 pm, 5–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–2 pm, 5–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–2 pm, 5–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–2 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am–3:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been attending the BullyProof program for about three months and he has learned so much!”
“There are adult classes, little kid classes, bigger kids and teens!”
“For the purposes of learning basic self defense in a safe and controlled environment, Gracie Jiu Jitsu is a great place to train.”
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What members say
“Great instruction, clean facilities and very welcoming.”
“I contacted the school by email and received a prompt response welcoming me to drop in.”
“I will advise that the focus of the academy is more towards the art as taught by the Gracie family in Torrence, CA.”
“The classes teach children techniques to diffuse situations (fighting fire with water) and are presented through games - so it's fun and learning at the same time.”
“My kids are so confident after only a few months going to classes here.”
“I’m glad I walked into the Gracie Jiu Jitsu gym 2 years ago, I’ve been coming in on and off for that two years but I couldn’t imagine a better place to train at.”
From the reviews
I wanted to get some training while in town for business. I contacted the school by email and received a prompt response welcoming me to drop in. After my flight landed, I drove my rental car to the academy (located in an industrial park), paid my drop in fee, signed the waiver, and was on the mat.
I have been training and teaching Martial Arts for over 35 yrs.All I can say,is that I'm very happy to be a part Gracie Jujitsu Family here in Fort Wayne.Very good quality instruction,beautiful facility.Plus it's exciting to be a student again:)
My son has been attending the BullyProof program for about three months and he has learned so much! The classes teach children techniques to diffuse situations (fighting fire with water) and are presented through games - so it's fun and learning at the same time.
Signed my kids up a few months ago and they love it . They look forward to attending class . Great program with great instructors . Thank you !
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fort Wayne
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne
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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