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Grapple Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Brandon, Mississippi

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team

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 grapplejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (769) 257-0260

Hours

Monday 5–8 PM
Tuesday 5–8 PM
Wednesday 6–7 AM, 6–8 PM
Thursday 5–8 PM
Friday 6–8 PM
Saturday 10 AM–12 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Grapple Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 10 mentions

“I started mentioning jiu jitsu to my son a year ago, anticipating it to be something he’d be good at.”

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🩳 No-Gi

“Went to my first grappling class and had a great time!”

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🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“Started tonight as a beginner and they were super helpful and in no way were judgmental.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 46 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 6 mentions

“Amazing gym with great instructors, Plenty of work on technique and control while training.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 11 mentions

“His dedication and investment in the school are evident in every aspect, from the expert teaching to the welcoming and supportive atmosphere.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 9 mentions

“Walked in more than a bit unsure, however, the instructor and everyone else was extremely friendly, and put someone who was feeling self conscious and uneasy very much at ease.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Amazing gym with great instructors, Plenty of work on technique and control while training.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 4 mentions

“If you’re looking for a professional, organized, and clean place for your child to learn Jiu-Jitsu, this is it.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“I’m very much an introvert so going into a place like this is definitely out of my comfort zone on many levels, but something I wanted to do so I stoked myself up to go.”

From the reviews

I’m very much an introvert so going into a place like this is definitely out of my comfort zone on many levels, but something I wanted to do so I stoked myself up to go.

★★★★★ — Anthony, Jan 2026

Great group of guys. Started tonight as a beginner and they were super helpful and in no way were judgmental. If you're thinking about it, try one of the free classes and come hang out with us. Signed, 35 year old beginner.

★★★★★ — Mike, Dec 2025

Great gym environment. Instructor is a purple belt under bmac and he’s the dopest guy as you would expect. He runs the classes to build up fundamentals in a great way. Can’t recommend more.

★★★★★ — Caleb, Dec 2025

J.C. is an excellent coach. Made me feel welcome for my first class and ensured I was truly learning with more experienced training partner(s). Will be back. 💪🏼

★★★★★ — Daniel, Jan 2026

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New to BJJ? Start at Grapple Jiu Jitsu

Grapple 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at Grapple 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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Grapple Jiu Jitsu

1576 Old Fannin Rd D, Brandon, MS39047

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