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Gracie South Jiu Jitsu & Kickboxing
5 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Ridgeland, 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 10–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciesouth.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (601) 715-8775
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I definitely plan on training with Gracie South for the rest of my life, and I look forward to getting my children involved in this amazing art.”
“Its a great atmosphere for the serious competitor as well as the 9-5 student looking for a great hobby.”
“All three of my children are building their self esteem, coordination, fitness level and self defense skills.”
Other martial arts here
“My sisters and I take the kickboxing classes here several times a week and are hooked!”
What members say
“Typically there is a different instructor each day which I thought was great since you get a diverse sample of different styles and techniques.”
“The quality of instruction was high and the environment was welcoming.”
“They provide a clean, safe, family-friendley environment with top notch coaches.”
“Its a great atmosphere for the serious competitor as well as the 9-5 student looking for a great hobby.”
“I recommend this particular style through the long bloodline lineage Carlos and Helio Gracie designed this special Brazilian style.”
“They provide a clean, safe, family-friendley environment with top notch coaches.”
From the reviews
The Parrish Boyz have been training at Gracie South since 2011. There are no finer coaches to train with in my opinion. The Coaches have helped me raise my boys both on and off the mat. Coach Chance and Coach Jason (Not Nick.. jk) embody what all coaches should aspire to be...
This is the place to learn Jiu Jitsu in the Jackson area. It is very family oriented and the coaches are great. My kids and I have been part of Gracie South for over two years now. Come check it out!!
Love Gracie South Jiu-Jitsu & Kickboxing! My son started the program for kids when he was 4 years old. Watching him progress over the years and practicing with him at home, I decided to try it myself. I loved the challenge- maybe the most challenging activity I have tried. Jiu Jitsu pushes you mentally and physically.
Both of boys take jiu jitsuclasses here, the oldest is about to start kickboxing. I cannot say enough great things about the coaches, my boys really look up to themand refuse to disappoint them. All the guys at the gym help out with the kids even if they are not coaches.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie South Jiu Jitsu & Kickboxing
Gracie South Jiu Jitsu & Kickboxing 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 South Jiu Jitsu & Kickboxing
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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