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Grit and Grappling MMA LLC

4.8 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Shawnee, Oklahoma

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule gritandgrapplingmma.godaddysites.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 580-320-5911

Hours

Monday 5–8 pm
Tuesday 5–9 pm
Wednesday 5–8 pm
Thursday 5–9 pm
Friday 5–8 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 Grit and Grappling MMA LLC, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 10 mentions

“I have my daughter's 4 and 10 in jj and mom is in the cardio kick boxing class and everyone loves it.”

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Teens BJJ

“From the age of 5, to teens to almost 40 - we wouldnt go anywhere else!”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“First time going to a MMA gym and coach Chelsea and Brian have made an amazing training environment.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Grit and Grappling MMA LLC — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“First time going to a MMA gym and coach Chelsea and Brian have made an amazing training environment.”

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🥊 Boxing

“I have my daughter's 4 and 10 in jj and mom is in the cardio kick boxing class and everyone loves it.”

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🦵 Kickboxing 2 mentions

“I have my daughter's 4 and 10 in jj and mom is in the cardio kick boxing class and everyone loves it.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 27 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Coach Jeremy is absolutely amazing.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 11 mentions

“My family currently only goes to bjj classes, but they have several other classes available.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“Her discipline and heart for what she does is truly unmatched!”

From the reviews

I can't begin to tell anyone how grateful I am for this gym and all the people in it! My 9 year old daughter has been a part of this gym for almost 2 years. My 4 year old recently joined and they make sure she has the extra help to succeed. Coach Jeremy is absolutely amazing.

★★★★★ — Victoria, Oct 2025

This gym has something for our whole family. The coaches are beyond skilled and knowledgeable, patient, and treat each member as their own family! To say this is "just a gym" is an understatement, this is family! There is so much growth and support in this gym, everyone feels welcomed and acknowledged.

★★★★★ — Leah, Oct 2025

This is much more than a gym - this is family. The coaches are attentive and meet you where you are at. Our family has been coming here for almost 2 years . From the age of 5, to teens to almost 40 - we wouldnt go anywhere else!

★★★★★ — Lacy, Oct 2025

Idk how to even begin to express how badass this gym is.. and it begins with Chelsea the dedication to her gym and students is more than anyone could ask for hands down and work ethic that will destroy a normal human being.

★★★★★ — Phillip, Jan 2026

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New to BJJ? Start at Grit and Grappling MMA LLC

Grit and Grappling MMA LLC comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Grit and Grappling MMA LLC

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 Grit and Grappling MMA LLC

800 E Main St, Shawnee, OK74801

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