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Jiu Jitsu Outlet Salem Missouri
4.7 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Salem, 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
- Membership memberships run around $90/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- 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
- 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 jiujitsuoutlet.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (417) 260-5290
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 12–3 PM |
The classes they run
“We signed our 4 year old up for the Little Ninjas program and it is hands down one of the best decisions we have made for her!”
“I took up Jiu-jitsu for the first time here in March 2025.”
Other martial arts here
“Kids JJ, adult JJ and Wrestling with Muay Tai scheduled to begin soon.”
“I have known Paul from Jujitsu Outlet for many years, and I routinely trained with him in both Judo and Brazilian jujitsu techniques during our time together in the military.”
“As for the training, I come from a wrestling background and I can tell you all the instructors are all legit and renound in the grappling scene.”
What members say
“He is an amazing instructor (especially for young adults and children) and a fantastic jujitsu and judo practitioner.”
“It is a very welcoming environment with awesome opportunities.”
“Owner has the humble wisdom to bring in outside knowledge and is particular on who he brings in to teach.”
“My son absolutely loves jiu-jitsu because of Paul and the way he approaches teaching.”
“We live in Mountain Grove, and the drive up to Houston is long, but so worth it.”
“I noticed my son's confidence, strength, and motivation greatly increase.”
From the reviews
This is a remarkable place for willing bodies and minds to thrive, build friendships and hone a life long skill. I am thrilled to watch my husband be welcomed into a community and given the opportunity to learn and sharpen an incredible skill.
I have trained here for almost a month and I absolutely love the atmosphere the camaraderie of the team. Paul is amazing and I work a lot with Dave, we had a seminar that was just awesome they actually have me excited for my first tournament and they have a great wrestler leading Tuesdays class Dave's son is…
I'm so thankful for Paul and Jiu-jitsu Outlet! Always a great group of people, wonderful training, and a very family-friendly atmosphere. It's also been great for my physical and mental fitness. I'm almost 50 and in the best shape of my life. Jiu-jitsu is my outlet!
I have known Paul from Jujitsu Outlet for many years, and I routinely trained with him in both Judo and Brazilian jujitsu techniques during our time together in the military. He is an amazing instructor (especially for young adults and children) and a fantastic jujitsu and judo practitioner.
New to BJJ? Start at Jiu Jitsu Outlet Salem Missouri
Jiu Jitsu Outlet Salem Missouri 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 Outlet Salem Missouri
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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