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Leake Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Nixa, 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
- 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 5–13) — 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 leakebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (417) 755-9860
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–6:30 AM, 9–11:30 AM, 5:15–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–6:30 AM, 10 AM–12:30 PM, 5:15–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–6:30 AM, 9–11:30 AM, 5:15–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–6:30 AM, 10–11:30 AM, 1–2 PM, 5:15–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–12 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 12–2 PM |
The classes they run
“My kids love it and I really enjoy training with everyone there, I highly recommend Leake BJJ to anyone looking to stay in shape and create discipline for the whole family”
“Whether you’re looking to get in shape, improve your technique, or compete, this school has everything you need to succeed.”
“My husband and I dropped in today for open mat since we were passing through on our way back home.”
“Whether you’re a first time trainer or have any experience, Leake BJJ is one of the best gyms to consider visiting.”
What members say
“Incredible coaches, and an amazing Professor, all of whom care about you on a personal level.”
“Whether you’re a first time trainer or have any experience, Leake BJJ is one of the best gyms to consider visiting.”
“A year and a half of training here has given me the most fulfilling, challenging, informative, and welcoming experience I could want from a gym.”
“Whether you’re looking to get in shape, improve your technique, or compete, this school has everything you need to succeed.”
“My kids love it and I really enjoy training with everyone there, I highly recommend Leake BJJ to anyone looking to stay in shape and create discipline for the whole family”
“Great atmosphere, great group of athletes, great rounds, & clean gym!”
From the reviews
I joined Leakebjj to learn BJJ, but I could never anticipate joining a family. Mike Leake, has created an environment that you will not only grow in, but also, flourish in!
I’ve been training with Leake BJJ for about a year now and I am so glad I found them. Mike is so talented in Jiu Jitsu and teaching the skills and concepts. Everybody in the gym is like a family, all working towards getting better. Not to mention I am in the best shape of my life.
If you're a parent considering enrolling your child in a youth jiu-jitsu program, stop searching because Leake BJJ in Nixa, MO, is the place you’ve been looking for! Our experience here has been nothing short of phenomenal.
Whether you’re a first time trainer or have any experience, Leake BJJ is one of the best gyms to consider visiting. A year and a half of training here has given me the most fulfilling, challenging, informative, and welcoming experience I could want from a gym.
New to BJJ? Start at Leake Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Leake Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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 Leake Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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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