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Joplin BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Joplin, Missouri
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 5–15) — 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
- 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 joplinbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 417-499-6204
Hours
| Monday | 6–7:30 am, 5:30–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7:30 am, 5:30–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 am, 6–7 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He also let the kids roll as we requested and it was just an awesome atmosphere, the students, coaches even the parents!”
“They offer classes In the morning in the afternoon and evening They also offer kids and teen classes”
“We got back home from vacation and headed out to my daughter's jits tournament yesterday where she was able to use the Kimura Jason had taught in class.”
“Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced practitioner, you’ll find a place here.”
What members say
“The instructor is very knowledgeable and will take time with each student to make sure they learn the technique.”
“From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by a welcoming atmosphere and a friendly community.”
“Great academy with a very good atmosphere, super friendly, and the instructor is very attentive and professional.”
“The instructor is very knowledgeable and will take time with each student to make sure they learn the technique.”
“Jason has a unique ability to see what his students need — whether it’s during training, rolling, or preparing for competition — and he brings the best out of everyone on the mat.”
“The facility is clean, spacious, and well-equipped, making it a great environment to train in.”
From the reviews
I recently joined Joplin BJJ, and I couldn't be happier with my experience! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by a welcoming atmosphere and a friendly community.
I’ve been training under Jason Rios for a year and a half, and it has been a great experience. Jason is not only a highly skilled jiu jitsu black belt, he is an incredibly talented instructor who is passionate about teaching others.
Great facility and Jason is an excellent teacher. Wonderful welcoming atmosphere and a great group of grapplers to train with. My kids attend as well land love the children's classes and instruction!
Joplin BJJ is a great place to train. Jason is the man. Great instructors and great people to train with. My son (12) also started training in the youth class and loves it. 100% recommend.
New to BJJ? Start at Joplin BJJ
Joplin BJJ 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 Joplin BJJ
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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