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Jiu Jitsu Academy Of Stillwater
4.7 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Stillwater, 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 (ages 7–11) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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
- 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 bjjstillwater.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (405) 385-9189
Hours
| Monday | 7–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7:30 AM, 6–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 6–7:30 AM, 7–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8–9:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“BJJ Academy of Stillwater teaches these fundamentals where you conserve your energy as you wear out your opponent and ultimately submit them with proper technique and leverage.”
“There are adult classes, kids classes and yoga available at this location.”
“Personally, I competed in a tournament and did very well thanks to the quality instruction.”
“You will also receive a lot more one-on-one instruction than any other place in the region, and the academy suits all experience levels, beginner to advanced.”
“He teaches not only the physical aspects of BJJ but also the emotional and mental ones as well as going over breathing and balancing exercises, boxing and basic self defense.”
“You will also receive a lot more one-on-one instruction than any other place in the region, and the academy suits all experience levels, beginner to advanced.”
Other martial arts here
“He teaches not only the physical aspects of BJJ but also the emotional and mental ones as well as going over breathing and balancing exercises, boxing and basic self defense.”
What members say
“Coach Edgar is a great guy, and he always inspires everyone to be a better person both on and off the mats”
“You will also receive a lot more one-on-one instruction than any other place in the region, and the academy suits all experience levels, beginner to advanced.”
“Coach Edgar’s love for BJJ is evident from day one and his patient and welcoming personality immediately puts you at ease.”
“Jiu Jitsu translates as "the gentle art" were leverage and technique allows you to defeat the bigger and stronger opponent.”
“Personally, I competed in a tournament and did very well thanks to the quality instruction.”
“Jiu Jitsu Academy offered great training with a clear focus on technique.”
From the reviews
The best home gym I could have ever hoped for! When I first walked into Edgar’s gym 3 months ago, I was super nervous and unsure about just what I was getting myself into. Walking out of his gym today, I’m a more confident and present person.
Coach Edgar Escalante is amazing and the whole team is supportive and awesome. Coach Edgar addresses the physical and emotional challenges of learning BJJ and displays great patience and support for those practicing at all levels.
Truly a great group of people and coach. I visited this gym while in town for work, and these folks were just wonderful. Very welcoming and including. The jiu jitsu training was absolutely fantastic and I hope to be back next time I’m in town.
I am taking Tai Chi lessons there. I really enjoy them. The owners are skilled, patient and kind. I know their background and training is appropriate for Jiu Jitsu as well, and that they do not tolerate bullies.
New to BJJ? Start at Jiu Jitsu Academy Of Stillwater
Jiu Jitsu Academy Of Stillwater comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 Jiu Jitsu Academy Of Stillwater
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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