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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Milwaukee
4.9 ★★★★★ 87 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Wauwatosa, 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.
All-level Jiu-Jitsu school with classes for adults & kids, plus a women's self-defense program.
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 7–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciemilwaukee.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (414) 774-3040
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–12:30 PM, 6–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–12:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 6–7 AM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My kids and I have been part of Gracie Milwaukee for about a year now -- they attend the Bulleyproof class and I attend Women Empowered and Combatives.”
“You have nothing to lose and everything to gain, especially as a woman learning self defense.”
“What I like most is the emphasis on self defense as opposed to emphasis on winning tournaments.”
“Despite coming to this academy with no prior grappling or wrestling experience, Jiu Jitsu/Self-Defense has been so much fun to learn and I recommend it to everyone of all ages.”
“Grapplers for my kids, and beginner adult classes for myself, and even Women Empowered classes for those special ladies in your life.”
Other martial arts here
“Despite coming to this academy with no prior grappling or wrestling experience, Jiu Jitsu/Self-Defense has been so much fun to learn and I recommend it to everyone of all ages.”
What members say
“Don’t forget about their world class instruction from a wide range of instructors varying from blue belts all the way to the highest level Black Belts.”
“Skye, Kevin, Joe, and all the other instructors have been so welcoming to me, and it's been a pleasure to learn alongside them and the other amazing students at the academy.”
“If you want to have loads of safe, family fun, learn the best self defense martial art there is and become part of the Jiu Jitsu family, you should give Gracie Milwaukee a try.”
“All of the instructors are extremely knowledgeable and willing to help with your technique, even if it’s after class.”
“The other students are not viewed as competition (although they are encouraged to push you to work hard so that you improve), but rather as cooperative learning partners.”
“My kids and I have been part of Gracie Milwaukee for about a year now -- they attend the Bulleyproof class and I attend Women Empowered and Combatives.”
From the reviews
I’ve been going to Gracie Milwaukee for over a year now. I’ve tried out several other gyms and this one was the best fit for me. Very detailed instruction from Skye (who earned his black belt at the Gracie headquarters in Torrence, CA).
Great Facility, Great Instructors, great students. As a new student, always felt welcome with no attitude from anyone, currently on a sabbatical from training, and the lead instructor owner actually stayed in touch. If you are interested in Jiu-Jitsu, would give Gracie Milwaukee a shot.
I've been going to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Milwaukee for 6 years now. I started In the Bullyproof program when I was 10 years old, and my sister had already been in the adult classes before me.
This is the absolute best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school in Wisconsin, hands down! Why is it the best? Start with a fun, respectful environment that encourages students to learn at their own pace. They offer a wide variety of classes for all age groups, including Jr.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Milwaukee
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee
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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