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Grappling Concepts Nixa
4.8 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Nixa, Missouri
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
- 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 grapplingconceptsnixa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (417) 351-7711
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 2:30–8 PM |
The classes they run
“Family atmosphere, great instruction, it's fun being there and the first place I took my son because I know the coaches will put in the extra effort to help him excel in all areas.”
“It's a great place to train to become a competitor or get in great physical shape.”
“Great environment and great people with a lot of classes including wrestling, jiu jitsu, boxing, kickboxing and open mat!”
“Helped our child gain confidence and skills for self defense.”
“The coaches are next level, knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping every single person improve, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced fighter.”
Other martial arts here
“Great environment and great people with a lot of classes including wrestling, jiu jitsu, boxing, kickboxing and open mat!”
“Great environment and great people with a lot of classes including wrestling, jiu jitsu, boxing, kickboxing and open mat!”
“Great environment and great people with a lot of classes including wrestling, jiu jitsu, boxing, kickboxing and open mat!”
What members say
“Family atmosphere, great instruction, it's fun being there and the first place I took my son because I know the coaches will put in the extra effort to help him excel in all areas.”
“The coaches are next level, knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping every single person improve, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced fighter.”
“Family atmosphere, great instruction, it's fun being there and the first place I took my son because I know the coaches will put in the extra effort to help him excel in all areas.”
“Our son has gained so much confidence and also learned how to defend himself.”
“The space was clean, safe, and the kids had an amazing time.”
“Jacob is very knowledgeable coach Been doing this for a lot of years Good family man Good values great young man”
From the reviews
This place is the best. Our son has gained so much confidence and also learned how to defend himself. Grappling concepts teaches life lessons. And they do it the right way. Love this place. Highly recommend
Our family can’t say enough great things about this gym. Jacob, the owner, is fantastic — friendly, professional, and truly passionate about what he does. Our boys attend the Monday and Wednesday evening wrestling classes, and they’ve learned so much while having a blast.
I had the opportunity to check out two classes at Grappling Concepts Nixa: Brazillian Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing. I am brand new to both and was invited by a friend to try out a class for free.
honestly can’t say enough good things about this gym. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the energy, professionalism, and passion. The coaches are next level, knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping every single person improve, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced fighter.
New to BJJ? Start at Grappling Concepts Nixa
Grappling Concepts Nixa 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 Grappling Concepts Nixa
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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