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Gracie United Hancock Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Bay St Louis, 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 — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule hancockbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 228-335-8434
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 6:30–7:30 am, 5–8 pm |
| Friday | 5–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son corbin has been doing jiu-jitsu here for about 14 months now I was hesitant at first but quickly loved this place and the sense of family that comes with it.”
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What members say
“Coach Sarah and all the staff are great with the kids!”
“Always welcoming with a smile, he efficiently handles administrative tasks, ensuring a seamless experience for members.”
“My son corbin has been doing jiu-jitsu here for about 14 months now I was hesitant at first but quickly loved this place and the sense of family that comes with it.”
“My son loves to train, he's always excited to train and he looks up to all the coaches.”
“Gracie United is the best family friendly Jiu Jitsu gyms around and allows its members the ability to train at any Gracie United gyms throughout the country.”
From the reviews
The environment here is so welcoming. No matter your background athletically, your starting point, you are invited in, educated, and made a member of the team family. Our family has been coming here for three years now and Coach Sarah Lebeau is fantastic.
We love this place. My son corbin has been doing jiu-jitsu here for about 14 months now I was hesitant at first but quickly loved this place and the sense of family that comes with it. My son loves to train, he's always excited to train and he looks up to all the coaches.
We came to Gracie United through a recommendation from a friend who’s child attended in a different class. I am so grateful for that recommendation! We came, we tried it out, and we stayed. My 4yr old absolutely loves his jiu jitsu days!
GAME CHANGER! We decided to sign our 5 year old girl and 8 and 9 year old boys, they immediately loved it after the first class! They loved it so much I signed my 35 year old self up too! This has become our family's second home and we all hate if we ever need to miss a class. Sarah and her staff are incredible!
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie United Hancock Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Gracie United Hancock Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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 United Hancock Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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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