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Keep Moving Forward Jiujitsu
5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Michigan City, Indiana
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 4–5) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule team-oconnor.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 219-508-4927
Hours
| Monday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Teaching kids to be safe and be aware of all surroundings is a must.”
What members say
“Coach Franks been doing great in Michigan City , and Coach O'Connor is a great fill in as well.”
From the reviews
Great jiu-jitsu gym with a welcoming atmosphere and strong team culture. Coach Frank is knowledgeable, patient cares about his students’ progress. Highly recommend for anyone looking to improve and train in a positive environment.
All the coaches are doing a great job. Teaching kids to be safe and be aware of all surroundings is a must. Coach Franks been doing great in Michigan City , and Coach O'Connor is a great fill in as well. Get your kids in today !
Great atmosphere with respectful training partners. The instructors are knowledgeable and patient.
New to BJJ? Start at Keep Moving Forward Jiujitsu
Keep Moving Forward Jiujitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Keep Moving Forward Jiujitsu
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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