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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Ocean Springs
5 ★★★★★ 103 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
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 5–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gracieoceansprings.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 228-918-1508
Hours
| Monday | 10:30 am–12 pm, 5–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:30 am–12 pm, 5–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:30 am–12 pm, 5–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10:30 am–12 pm, 5–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 5–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“When my child first started, he was nervous and cried a little, but the instructors were patient, kind, and never forced him, which helped him quickly relax and have fun.”
“We had a wonderful experience for the first time trying JuJitsu, everyone was extremely welcoming and made my son feel right at home.”
What members say
“Gracie’s Jiu-Jitsu has made me feel extremely comfortable and the instructor is incredibly knowledgeable and can really teach at all levels.”
“We had a wonderful experience for the first time trying JuJitsu, everyone was extremely welcoming and made my son feel right at home.”
“We had a wonderful experience for the first time trying JuJitsu, everyone was extremely welcoming and made my son feel right at home.”
“Just started coming with my son. He absolutely loves the classes, the instructors are knowledgable and extremely well suited for working with children, ensuring safety and respect.”
“Gracie’s Jiu-Jitsu has made me feel extremely comfortable and the instructor is incredibly knowledgeable and can really teach at all levels.”
“My oldest son trains as well and his confidence has grown tremendously over the last few months.”
From the reviews
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is absolutely amazing. The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and truly care about their students not just as athletes, but as people. The environment is welcoming, clean, and family-friendly, which makes a huge difference, especially for kids.
Our experience with Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has been wonderful. When my child first started, he was nervous and cried a little, but the instructors were patient, kind, and never forced him, which helped him quickly relax and have fun. As a parent, I felt supported and reassured by the program’s structure and focus on safety.
For my first time trying BJJ, Briauna and Ryan have been so welcoming and insightful it makes me want to keep coming back everyday. I signed up for the free trial and during that time I tried the woman empowered and the combative classes, both are great options and their program structure ensures you can join at any…
So I applied for a for their trial and that same Briana reached out through a phone call with tons of information! We went to our first class and they immediately made our kids feel like family! The program has incredible rewards for a kid who struggles with ADHD! Briana has been the best working around my schedule.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Ocean Springs
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Ocean Springs 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 Ocean Springs
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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