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Jefferson City Judo Club & Jujitsu

5 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Jefferson City, Missouri

BJJ gym Kids & teens Competition team

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  • 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
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  • Website & schedule jeffersoncityjudoclub.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (573) 301-1738

Hours

Monday 5:30–9 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 6–7:30 PM
Thursday 5:30–9 PM
Friday Closed
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 Jefferson City Judo Club & Jujitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 13 mentions

“I occasionally go watch practice and Josh and the other sensei interact well with the kids, teaching them not only Judo, but respect, discipline, and manners.”

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Teens BJJ

“The dedication to ensuring each child, teen, and adult learn and succeeds is measured by how many students return each week.”

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🏆 Competition Team 10 mentions

“it’s exciting to watch all of these men, women, and children of all ages—not only at the local, national, but also the junior Olympic level compete!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“The club has even hosted a nonprofit that I am a part of, combat boots and high heels, teaching 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 Jefferson City Judo Club & Jujitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🤼 Judo 19 mentions

“The Jefferson City judo club and jujitsu is an amazing place for people of all ages to learn, grow, and share friendship and community bonds.”

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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 36 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 15 mentions

“The environment is welcoming, everyone is very kind, and our child absolutely loves going to class.”

active competition team 12 mentions

“it’s exciting to watch all of these men, women, and children of all ages—not only at the local, national, but also the junior Olympic level compete!”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 4 mentions

“The dojo has a great facility and is conveniently located.”

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions

“it’s exciting to watch all of these men, women, and children of all ages—not only at the local, national, but also the junior Olympic level compete!”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 4 mentions

“They really care for your child while at the same time provide structure and discipline, which for my son who can’t sit still to save his life, is much needed.”

From the reviews

This is an amazing place to get your kiddos involved. The coaches are awesome, the facility is nice, and both of my kids truly enjoy it. My daughter competed in a meet 2 weeks after joining and won her first medal.

★★★★★ — Tiff, Oct 2021

Two full-sized competition tatamis; separate men's and women's dressing rooms; large, spacious, and clean; with lots of judokas having a good time learning--Jefferson City Judo Club is one of the finest dojos I've ever had the pleasure in which to train!

★★★★★ — Phil, Apr 2022

Sensei Josh and all the other Sensei/instructors are fantastic with the kids! The amount of patience that I witness each week from them is phenomenal. My son started off not knowing anything but after a couple months you can tell he’s learning and he absolutely loves going.

★★★★★ — John, Jan 2024

Words on the wall in the dojo says, "judo and jujitsu family". The minute you walk through those doors you truly are part of an extended family. I've learned so much about judo and applied the same teachings to everyday life. I LOVE ❤️ this place because of what the judo club has done for me!!

★★★★★ — Roy, May 2023

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Your first BJJ class at Jefferson City Judo Club & Jujitsu

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 Jefferson City Judo Club & Jujitsu

1301 Creek Trail Dr, Jefferson City, MO65109

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