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Grit Training Center

5 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Butte, Montana

BJJ gym Kids & teens Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule gritmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (406) 565-2873

Hours

Monday 11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday 11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Friday 5–8:30 PM
Saturday Closed
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 Training Center, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 3 mentions

“Comprehensive gym equipment, mats, changing rooms, and even a small bouldering wall and kids hangout area.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“I highly recommend Grit to anyone in the academy’s area who is interested in learning martial arts for sport or self defense.”

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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 Training Center — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing

“Provides jiu jitsu, kickboxing, and fitness.”

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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 23 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 8 mentions

“More than just a Martial Arts and Fitness Facility, Grit is a place to achieve your goals, build yourself, and find not just a community but a family”

From the reviews

I've been training here for the past 2 years. From the moment I walked into the door, I was treated like family. Everyone took me under their wing to helped me learn Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. Whenever I walk through the front door, I'm greeted by Malea, with a smiling face and a positive attitude.

★★★★★ — Tyler, Oct 2021

Great gym, Sam the owner is extremely knowledgeable and a great teacher. I recommend the Jiu Jitsu classes for everyone from beginner to advanced. I appreciate that I have somewhere to come train when I am home visiting. I hope to continue training at Grit whenever I am home.

★★★★★ — William, Nov 2019

Grit training center is a top notch facility ran by an excellent staff. Sam Rauch is a world class martial arts instructor with decades of experience training and competing. I highly recommend Grit to anyone in the academy’s area who is interested in learning martial arts for sport or self defense.

★★★★★ — Sam, Aug 2019

I was on vacation in Montana, dropped in to see if I could roll and Sam had me sign a waiver and it was on! He gave me some pointers that I will DEFINITELY use on the mat from now on. Thanks Sam! You Rock! If you aren't having fun, you aren't doing Jiu Jitsu!

★★★★★ — Troll, Jun 2017

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Your first BJJ class at Grit Training Center

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 Training Center

1707 Continental Dr e, Butte, MT59701

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