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Kingdom Grappling - Jiu Jitsu - Kickboxing
5 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Durant, 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- 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 kingdomgrappling.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 580-380-7475
Hours
| Monday | 5:45–7:15 am, 4:45–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:45 am–1:15 pm, 4:45–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:45–7:15 am, 5–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10:45 am–1:15 pm, 4:45–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 5:45–7:15 am, 5:15–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“There’s a strong emphasis on fundamentals, positional control, and building a complete grappler from the ground up.”
“The coaches do an OUTSTANDING job connecting with each kid and makes sure they are encouraged, supported and engaged at all times.”
“I dropped in for a NoGi class and was very impressed with Empire BJJ and coach Kale.”
“As a high level competitor, Coach Kayl is super passionate about BJJ but even more passionate about ensuring people grow and stay safe in their BJJ journey.”
“Incredibly welcoming and beginner-friendly environment, The coaches work with everyone in a balanced and respectful manner.”
Other martial arts here
“Kickboxing classes are an absolute must for anyone searching for routine cardio or even a chance to compete.”
What members say
“I dropped in for a NoGi class and was very impressed with Empire BJJ and coach Kale. He’s a high level coach that can meet students at their levels.”
“Kayl is an incredible instructor and as soon as I walked in the door both coaches and students were incredibly welcoming and willing teach.”
“Kayl is an incredible instructor and as soon as I walked in the door both coaches and students were incredibly welcoming and willing teach.”
“Coach Kayl brings great energy to the room and breaks techniques down in a way that makes sense for all levels.”
“As a high level competitor, Coach Kayl is super passionate about BJJ but even more passionate about ensuring people grow and stay safe in their BJJ journey.”
“The coaching is technical, structured, and focused on real development — not just random rolling.”
From the reviews
Kayl offers top-notch BJJ training with a fantastic environment! He’s created a warm and welcoming culture here that is evident by the smiles on all of his member’s faces. Whether you’re dropping in or looking for a place to call home, look no further than Empire Jiu Jitsu!
I’m a purple belt and coach in Colorado. My favorite spot in southern Oklahoma. The coaching is technical with great attention to detail. The owner Kayl has created a great environment and I was welcomed by all. There’s a lot of great athletes and players. Would definitely recommend!
I'm a traveling construction worker . I'm in town for a week so I wanted to keep up my training. They just moved into this new building. So its nice and has plenty of changing rooms and shower and a water fountain. Good mix of people. Plenty of time for rolling. I like how they run classes. No boring warm ups.
After trying a couple different organizations in Durant for our seven year old, we decided to try Empire. Our first day, he was on the mat learning foundational skills. We love the flexibility of the schedule and the heart behind every one of the instructors.
New to BJJ? Start at Kingdom Grappling - Jiu Jitsu - Kickboxing
Kingdom Grappling - Jiu Jitsu - Kickboxing 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 Kingdom Grappling - Jiu Jitsu - Kickboxing
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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