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Ground Control Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Bixby, Oklahoma
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 groundcontroljiu-jitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 918-671-6604
Hours
| Monday | 12–1 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–1 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–1 pm |
| Thursday | 12–1 pm |
| Friday | 5–6 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My 5-year-old daughter lights up in his kids' class, building teamwork, discipline, and confidence alongside her BJJ love.”
“His 1-on-1 sessions masterfully blend insightful theory with practical detail, tailored to my pace and needs.”
“I'd highly recommend anyone in the area who is interested in BJJ for sport, self-defense, a fun workout, or any combination to give GC a try.”
“Everyone is treated equal regardless of whether you are brand new or have been doing it for years.”
Other martial arts here
“Same goes for the MMA and kickboxing classes… great energy and great people all around.”
“Same goes for the MMA and kickboxing classes… great energy and great people all around.”
What members say
“Jonas is an incredible coach who easily motivates and helps his students learn, grow and develop skills.”
“Coach Jonas recognizes that not all students learn the same way, and takes an approach to coaching that is welcoming, patient, and will work for anyone.”
“Coach Jonas recognizes that not all students learn the same way, and takes an approach to coaching that is welcoming, patient, and will work for anyone.”
“He teaches and breakdown difficult concepts into simple relatable techniques that the average men or woman can understand and apply.”
“My 5-year-old daughter lights up in his kids' class, building teamwork, discipline, and confidence alongside her BJJ love.”
From the reviews
As a busy father and husband balancing a demanding schedule with a new BJJ passion, Coach Jonas has been a revelation. His 1-on-1 sessions masterfully blend insightful theory with practical detail, tailored to my pace and needs.
I’ve trained with and have been coached by Jonas for the last 4 years. He is a fabulous instructor with a profound knowledge of jujitsu. Jonas has always provided a safe and friendly training environment.
Coach Jonas has played a vital role in my development in the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu over the past couple of years. Many early mornings spent working together on the mats have personally helped me evolve into a better version of the man I want to be.
I've been training BJJ for ~7 years, and with just under 2 years with Jonas at Ground Control. What really makes this school outstanding are high quality instruction and focus on everyone's safety, the culture that's Jonas has developed, and awesome people to train and spend your time with (Jonas and fellow students).
New to BJJ? Start at Ground Control Jiu-Jitsu
Ground Control Jiu-Jitsu 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.
Your first BJJ class at Ground Control 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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