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Gracie Jiu Jitsu Saltillo
5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Saltillo, 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 3–12) — 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 graciesaltillo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 662-871-5425
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–7 pm |
| Thursday | 12–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“More importantly, Larry Pinson and the crew were more than accommodating- excellent teacher and amazing with the kids- we brought 5!”
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What members say
“We took our whole family in the other day and got everyone signed up.”
“P constantly teaches his students “safety first” and makes attention to detail a top priority.”
From the reviews
We took our whole family in the other day and got everyone signed up. For anyone who doesn’t know, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is amazing. More importantly, Larry Pinson and the crew were more than accommodating- excellent teacher and amazing with the kids- we brought 5!
I signed up today. This establishment is 100% professional. I ended up also joining the class today as well. They treated me like family and made me feel very welcome. Everyone is in various stages of training but i didnt feel like the new guy. We all did the same technique. Mr. P is a steller instructor.
GJJS is a very beautiful school with a super energetic and colorful atmosphere and a highly trained professional instructor. I love that Mr. P constantly teaches his students “safety first” and makes attention to detail a top priority. I gave a shot at the 10 Day Free Trial Offer and signed-up all in the same night!!!
This is a very technical place where you learn how to defend your self. If you want to protect your self than join. It is for kids and adults too!
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu Jitsu Saltillo
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Saltillo 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 Saltillo
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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