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Jiu Jitsu Unlimited
5 ★★★★★ 60 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Sioux City, Iowa
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 (ages 4–16) — 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 jjxkbultd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 712-522-2845
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 am, 5–7:35 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7 am, 5–7:35 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 am, 5–7:35 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7 am, 5–7:35 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 am, 5–7:35 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I appreciate their focus on both fundamentals and advanced strategies, allowing students to progress at their own pace.”
“Professor John is so good with the kids, knowing exactly the right balance between having some fun but also being serious and getting the work done.”
“It’s nice to have both of the Gi/ No Gi classes available in the Am or Pm, especially for us rotating shift workers.”
“It’s nice to have both of the Gi/ No Gi classes available in the Am or Pm, especially for us rotating shift workers.”
“Great atmosphere and a great place to train if you're a serious competitor or a hobbyist.”
“If you're looking to learn self-defense, wanting to get in shape or make new friends, you owe it to yourself to check out Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing Unlimited.”
“As a brown belt who’s been training for 13 years I can easily recommend this gym for anyone interested in Jiu Jitsu at all levels.”
Other martial arts here
“I have a few more training hours under my belt, but I still feel the same way about Jiu Jitsu & Kick Boxing Unlimited.”
“I was able to find this gym- FYI, Google maps will get you to Planet Fitness parking lot, so if you get lost Jiu-jitsu and Kickboxing Unlimited is to the right of planet fitness.”
What members say
“Professor John is incredibly knowledgeable, kind, welcoming, and super easy to work with!”
“From day one, the atmosphere has been welcoming and inclusive, making it easy for those of any level of experience to feel at home.”
“From day one, the atmosphere has been welcoming and inclusive, making it easy for those of any level of experience to feel at home.”
“John Devall as well as the ther trainers are an absolute natural at teaching techniques no matter what your cup of tea is, kickboxing, bjj, among other things.”
“The head instructor is a black belt with many years of teaching and competition experience.”
“The instructors are the most experienced, the gym is the cleanest, and the participants are tough.”
From the reviews
EDIT- Well according to Google it has been 7 months since I made this review. I have a few more training hours under my belt, but I still feel the same way about Jiu Jitsu & Kick Boxing Unlimited. I enjoy going as much as I can for the camaraderie and the physical training.
I am a new Jui-jitsu mother and I wasn't sure what to expect in the beginning. My husband and daughters love training here and they all have different attitudes and abilities. This was one of the reasons for my reservation, but the professor has got thru to each of them and is teaching them so much.
I will try to keep this short, but I cannot say enough good things about Professor John and this school. What a gem to find in the area. We lived there less than 2 years, but of the things we’ll miss, this place takes the cake.
I was visiting Siouxland and wanted to hit the gym for some jiu-jitsu. I was able to find this gym- FYI, Google maps will get you to Planet Fitness parking lot, so if you get lost Jiu-jitsu and Kickboxing Unlimited is to the right of planet fitness. The gym has a good atmosphere very welcoming.
New to BJJ? Start at Jiu Jitsu Unlimited
Jiu Jitsu Unlimited 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 Unlimited
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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