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Herron Jiu-Jitsu (HerronBJJ)
5 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Jefferson City, Missouri
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
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
- 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 herronbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (573) 821-0749
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9–10 AM, 5:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9–10 AM, 5:30–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I’ve done some martial arts when I was a kid and I played soccer and basketball all my life to.”
“Self defense is also taught in the women's class Thursday nights at 6:00 which I encourage all women to come try it out.”
“Coach Clay & Coach Janice tailor to your individual goals, whether hobbyist or competitor.”
“Clay and Janice (owners/practitioners)coach; they help with questions during class and if you ever feel you need more attention they offer Private lessons at a reasonable rate.”
“Every evening class has an open mat, during which, you can practice what you learned or just test your skills against others.”
“Whether you want a fun way to get in shape, gain confidence, learn self defense, legally choke someone after a hard day a work, or just become part of a family.”
“They are very good at breaking down BJJ for beginners and give lots of individualized attention to their students.”
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What members say
“Clay and Janice are great instructors who will be patient and caring with every student that walks through their doors.”
“They are very good at breaking down BJJ for beginners and give lots of individualized attention to their students.”
“If you're having anxiety about starting something new, Clay and Janice are excellent teachers who demand your best while also maintaining a laid back, friendly environment.”
“The instructors, Clay and Janice, are amazing people who do great at explaining and demonstrating techniques and moves!”
“Self-defense is all apart of the training, improves movement, confidence, and is a great workout.”
“I’ve just finished a competition and going into it I was nervous but Clay and Janice (owners) where just right there supporting and pushing me to do better and get the win.”
From the reviews
I'll start off by saying that I couldn't recommend Herron BJJ enough. Clay and Janice are phenomenal instructors who truly care about the progression of their students. This isn't one of those gyms that you join and can expect to get a stripe every couple of months.
Great experience! Environment is very friendly, with a variety of lifestyles that are training and learning along side you. Clay and Janice (owners/practitioners)coach; they help with questions during class and if you ever feel you need more attention they offer Private lessons at a reasonable rate.
Definitely the best BJJ school around. Started about 2 years ago and was warmly welcomed into this school. Clay and Janice are great instructors who will be patient and caring with every student that walks through their doors. If you haven’t already, come try a class out!
I had a lot of anxiety about starting jui jitsu at my age. Clay, Janice and all the students at the school made me feel welcome and have been very supportive of my journey. Great people. Great instruction Great jiu jitsu.
New to BJJ? Start at Herron Jiu-Jitsu (HerronBJJ)
Herron Jiu-Jitsu (HerronBJJ) 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 Herron Jiu-Jitsu (HerronBJJ)
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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